Any general recommendations or advice on this topic are greatly appreciated.Thank you for taking the time to read this lengthy post and reply!

Whats the scope of work he is licensed and bonded.

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This might be lengthy but here's what you need to know:Generally speaking there are 2 main types of loans for investors: “Conventional” and “Portfolio”Conventional - I'll define these as loans that come from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (if you recognize those names).

Insurance claims need licensed, bonded, and supersized insured contractors (mostly 1M GL, 1M WC, etc), not your 100k handyman GL.

I have a lengthy Legal Opinion, from my seasoned Legal Team regarding this matter. 

Hire a GCBecome a GCBecome a licensed remodelerDo un-permitted workA licensed remodeler doesn't have to take the lengthy and tough GC test.

Sorry for the lengthy response, but I hope it helps!

If they go for it, it is probably the best strategy to avoid a lengthy and expensive eviction.

A real estate attorney will confirm the proper paperwork to have to not get in a lawsuit or ding by the city.. such as permits, and having license, bonded and insured contractors which falls back on the General Contractor... whether that is you or somebody else.