But, since you don't yet know this tenant, if you want to give the benefit of the doubt, I would give them a letter that says: if they don't pay the September rent by Monday, you are evicting.  

My wife does not work and we have a good amount of "stupid" debt (credit cards/hospital bills/student loans) and not very much in savings and fair credit.

if not, that's a good way to go.Offer your time / skills / credit?

I concur, and have the benefit of living in this exciting market place!  

And having a license would benefit me in that case, cause if i sandwich, any transactions done represent myself and not the seller but I'm still protected if people get sue happy. 

The new processor dinged my credit-hard!

It's not a problem with the concept of building a 2-4 unit property, the issue is all about the large capitalized expense costs vs. benefits.

If the renter is a licensed electrician, then you may concider it.The retail buyer will want the fee credited to them. 

They will want to see what lenders will want to see to qualify the buyer; personal financial statements, credit reports, relevant experience, banking relationships, etc.  

Credit and down payment are not an issue and I am pre-approved for financing.)