Getting Fair deals on labor and repairs comes from developing win/win relationships with contractors.

Looking for in country contacts banks, agents, contractors, recommended areas, etc to prep for a productive visit.  

Do we focus on flipping, (currently we have actually been trying to do this, but we physically can't find enough contractors in our smaller market <100K population to do that much work).

What if partner A brings down payment and partner B will act as the contractor but not do any of the work themselves.

In south Florida, there are a ton of free RE networking events where contractors, agents, mortgage brokers, etc all meet for drinks etc and I have found this to be a great way to find good people in the business.

(that means I work for Airbnb as an independent contractor, a paid, by Airbnb, consultant to new Hosts).Here is my "tip" that I send to new Hosts:"Pricing is key and worth doing some homework.

Ideally you have not replaced roof, hvac, flooring, kitchen, bathroom, fencing, windows, foundation repairs, hard scape repairs, electrical, plumbing, etc.  

Lower Repair CostsHiring licensed contractors for minor fixes can be costly.

This team consists of an Investor Focused Agent, Lender, Contractor, and PM.Read this article on the "core 4".

Contractors- surveyors, lawyers, excavation, road or entrance builders, etc.