Also, I have a RE license in CA and IL and happy to share anything I know that can be helpful! 

-reliable "handyman" who can deal with minor repairs (make sure licensed and insured)-tenant self-inspection app or use third party service for inspections-vendors to service home functions, e.g. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.

Acquisitions team, renovation crews (fully licensed and insured), Property Management, and a Real Estate Investment Brokerage in case you ever decide to sell.By teaming up with a solid firm you can mitigate your risk and have some "boots on the ground" that have your best interest in mind.  

In Florida, you have to be a licensed RE broker to manage property for property owners, which adds thousands of dollars a year just to stay licensed: state required license fees, CE, insurance, Realtor dues, listing memberships, public-access office, etc.Additionally, property owners expect much more from PM's than in past years.

Licensing --- Most reputable lenders regardless of whether they only do private money loans or not will have some sort of licensing 2.

Also, after you get the license, you have to re-confirm your residency is still Fulton County each year. 

Here is a link to the article - they have been working on requiring wholesalers to have a real estate license to wholesale properties for a long time.

I am not sure about Newport News but in my market, you'll need 5-10% of the purchase price to get the deal in contract.Without a contract or a Real Estate license in VA, it could be a waste of your time to go out looking for a buyer.

If you have recommendations for a licensed plumber?

I have a licensed low cost contractor