Further more, do I need to find some professional to help 3 years later to keep the tax low?

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

And then hire a professional . 

And, professionally, I have been in the world of kitchen and bathroom construction and design for a total of about 9 years. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I do plan on investing in a more professional wardrobe.

And do your due diligence BEFORE you agree to anything Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

And do your due diligence BEFORE you agree to anything Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

BUT with him being new and potentially having the skill set to do other repairs in the future, I feel like this may be a good way to see his work ethic and talent to get jobs done in a professional manner, if that makes sense.

I would tell him to read the Model Rules of Professional Conduct as i was walking out his door.