Make sure you have a lot of ducks and all fo them in a row. 5 year estimates on revenue and expenses, full business plan, licenses etc etc all in place before you go in.

Your best bet is probably to get your real estate license and start actively being a real estate professional or buy a STR in your market that you can physically be at on a regular basis. 

If so, what are the licensing requirements? 

Deposits from the tenant.Security deposits from the tenant in residential dwelling units shall be deposited in a trust account with a licensed and federally insured depository institution lawfully doing business in this State or the landlord may, at his option, furnish a bond from an insurance company licensed to do business in North Carolina.

How is that done, is it just asking them to send you their drivers license?

Where to find/hire a full time, skilled and licensed handyman4. 

I'm personally licensed in 14 states and actively working on 8 more.

And if you’re listing the house online, try platforms like LoopNet or local Facebook groups for real estate or community housing.Just make sure to do your homework and ask for references, check their track record, and make sure they’re following any local zoning or licensing rules.

To assist businesses in adopting 401k plans, TPAs and other plan service providers "license" use of IRS pre-approved plan documents to their clients. 

A few notes from a licensed insurance agent:$500,000 liability coverage on renters insurance is not difficult or expensive to get.