I have ethical issues with a lot of the wholesaling model.

While I'd be happy to do business on a handshake, I have come across enough unethical buyers and sellers to know that's going to come back to bite me hard.In a case like this, and assuming he didn't want a formal listing, I'd have a contract covering my commission for 18 months for this one person or any entity working on his behalf.So from an ethical perspective, he brought you the buyer and therefore deserves to be paid. 

All jokes aside, thank you for showing us what is possible with consistent work, dedication and great work ethics!

because they are held too much higher standards and code of ethics than any wholesaler.

Some people will try to sell you a bad house, but an ethical person won't do that regardless of whether they manage property or not. 

It seems to be a tough market right now; requiring creativity, ingenuity and a dedicated work ethic. 

I met a guy online that seems very ethical, so I reached out to him.I scheduled a skype meeting with him even though he's local to work around our schedules.

Is this choice ethical and legal?

As a landlord, one rule that I don't break is being ethical.

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