You can be sure they will continue to negotiate for, strategize and advise themselves.If the laws are similar where you are, you should consider if you want someone doing those things for you, and whether you are comfortable going toe-to-toe alone with a licensed professional on a $1.25 million purchase.

This will vary depending on if a handyman can do the job or a licensed contractor is needed.

My wife makes fresh sugar free strawberry and strawberry/raspberry jams each year so we put one of those in there.

I'd be happy to talk with you further about how to leverage your real estate license in pursuing your investment goals.

Do not expect to keep them and be prepared to have to evict.If the jurisdiction this property is in requires anything in place in order to evict such as rental licenses, etc., get them in place before discussing an increase with the tenant because it's much easier to get inspections and repairs done when the tenant cooperates.

I get having a driver's license to verify identity, but recording your head turning like a mug shot is a little much. 

2) Their contractor must be properly licensed and insured and we require copies of all this.

A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

;-) PS- anything proposed above pushing me into "property management" where I would need a RE license? 

I had already been in real estate for 5 years and thought I had seen it all.