I am pretty sure the property has city water so I didn't know if the landlord would have to foot the bill for it and then bill the tenants or the bill would go directly to the tenants. 

I reno'd one bathroom in a rental (very small) and took out the clawfoot & put in a 4 & 1/2 foot tub.   

You'll find your footing soon enough, then it's off to the races.

Many people really shoot themselves in the foot from a liability standpoint, which is usually (ironically) one of the main arguments for transferring the property to an LLC in the first place, without realizing it:You have homeowners insurance on the property, right?

I am a 21 year old newbie who is trying to get his foot in the door in real estate.

The best foot forward here would be to work out a way to prepare your offer WITH THE seller finance terms in the offer and the agent earning up front, and then present that to the listing agent or your buyer's agent. 

@Jared Lane a real French drain would be installed below the height of the basement slab somewhere next to the footing just outside the basement walls.

While exploring rooms for my wife to rent as a spa and salon worker, we found an opportunity to rent a large 2500 square foot retail space that already houses a spa/salon business that is moving.

I am trying to get my nlms license to be a loan officer I have completed 20 hours of education and just need to pass the test what can I do after that to get my foot in the door. 

Trust is a two way street and that’s definitely not getting off on the right foot if they’re not willing to commit to you, but still want you to work for them and send them deals.