Friend or Foe?

[Ryan Palakiko]

Hi Bigger Pockets famz, I have purchased a few properties in my local area and was recently contacted by a "wholesaler" who claims he has discounted properties i might be interested in, located in different states. He reached out through one of my local  craigslist posts and claims he has been wholesaling for years now. I'd be a lot more comfortable if we connected through my network of partners. I have viewed couple properties he has sent me and its worth digging in to. He assured me that my funds would go directly to escrow. What do i need to do to make sure this "wholesaler" is legit?