Thanks for your response @Dave Foster.That is a really good point that i totally spaced with this idea.

I wanted to put this out there as a contest to ramp up responses and ideas for creative financing approaches to see who can help me in figuring how best to structure the deal to minimize my risk, increase learning opportunities during the process, and maximize returns in light of minimizing risk.

@Ray Harrell, sorry for the late replay, I just saw this response. 

That's all about me, I feel like I know a lot of the active members on the site reading your responses and posts, but nice to let you know a little about myself!

I would definitely establish some clear cut boundaries with the tenant and make sure that she understands that it is above and beyond your responsibilities and I would not make it a habit with future tenants.

Anything is allowable if both parties agree but the typical response will likely be “submit your highest and best”..

@Costin Iorgulescu, I think you got some good responses above.

I don't know of a single electrician that will take on the risk and responsibility of certifying the work of someone else.

Not to many responses.

Custodian is not responsible for what takes place in your IRA - you are 100% responsible.