Right now I have a good AC guy, an electrician, tile, roofer, and foundation.

Do I need to pay a licensed electrician to do this or can I do it myself?

Electricians are different. 

., which electricians seem to pass their inspections the first time, most of the time?)

You are the property manager, maintenance guy, appliance repair person, marriage counselor, cleaning person, rent collector, salesman, advertising manager, internet and cable tech, website manager, electrician, lumberjack, garbage collector, city liaison, chauffer, check cashing office, bartender, job referrer and finally a pre-employment drug screen collector. 

The cost of electricity is more than gas.There is also typically a value adjustment for electric baseboard vs gas forced air- less of concern if you plan to hold for long term.You might find that when you start pricing the install, with an electrician, potentially more circuits, dry wall repair, etc that the furnace isn't so bad after all.

The insurance company won't pay because you weren't a licensed, professional electrician.

it cost about 150 to have a electrician run a 240 from your breaker box.. its like setting up for a dishwasher . 

You often start as carpenter, plumber, and electrician with your hands not equations.

We were living abroad without a property manager and would try to get a handyman or electrician or whatever for him.