Ideally someone independent and well-connected. 

But my guess is he doesn't want to be held to a SOW that doesn't include everything the architect puts in. Depending

Your deal source can't also be your pre-acquisitions advisor and your property manager without you getting the fuzzy end of that particular lollipop.Build an independent local network - One of the biggest mistakes many overseas investors make is relying solely on their local hired team for feedback.

If sellers provide financials you want independently audited financials by an outside party.

If he works outs well, perhaps move to paying per task/job.I would make sure to have an independent contractors agreement (ICA) signed, ensure that he has insurance (at least liability) and get him to sign lien waivers upon payment.If he doesn't have workers comp insurance (and you don't want to get it to cover him), I wouldn't let him do anything that is "high risk"...

Our other investments are in American based independent Oil companies that either do re-works or drill new wells.

@Neil Haven a four unit property will qualify for many commercial programs, which may be the way to go.With a commercial policy, you may have more flexibility with choosing the building limit and can pick and choose which coverage's you want.I would suggest calling a local Independent agent. 

Economic anchors are things that are not going anywhere anytime soon, like state government, major universities, major health care centers, or manufacturers that are independent of the economy like military suppliers.I understand that the closer the anchor the better, but does it have to be in the same city/zip or can it just be in same county or next town over?

Looking forward to connecting with others on the forums and eventually becoming financial independent with the help from real estate investing in the future. 

I’m a mother of 4 my husband calls himself a corporate slave and that’s the reason I’m determined to become financially independent I have always been around real estate or had something to do with it.