<prompt> Human: I went to check out a house with the wife and the guy basically must be a handy man or whatever but he did a whole bunch of work himself. This includes electrical, kitchen remodel, adding a firepit ect. My realtor sent me the list after checking it out and makes me nervous? Has anyone ever encountered this, and best to handle?  <response>: Whether or not this is an issue depends on the state, and what the home inspector finds. For instance, due to regulations resultant of hurricanes, no work may be done to a home in FL unless it is a licensed contractor. In TN, where hurricanes are irrelevant, you can make any modification to the home you choose as long as youre the property owner. Just because someone doesnt build homes for a living doesnt mean theyre unqualified. Thats where your home inspector comes in. Its hisher job to access everything. If you have specific areas of concern, tell them. Make them give that a hardier look. Buyer typically pays inspection cost, so make sure you get what you pay for. It doesnt really sound like a lot of structural changes were made, so the home should be solid. Just make sure you have a thorough home inspection and if any red flag pops up, require it be professionally corrected prior to purchase or simply walk away 