In essence, this is a one shot deal, so they will have no control mechanisms. 

In signing and opening of escrow I waived ability to file mechanics lien.Are you looking for something like that?

I am a mechanical/design engineer by day and primarily want to use this as a learning tool for me (for future BRRRRs) and hopefully help out of state investors.

Often they will not take anything up front.....they will expect a payment of some sort as work moves along though, not because they need the money, but just to make sure that you are a 'Good Customer'.Don't worry about the dreaded Mechanic's Lien too much, it can be removed by a lawsuit....but you hope of course that it will never go that far.....

We defeated the locking mechanism. 

I'll run down your list for emphasis...

Just like everything else in life.The legal mechanism of a 1031 exchange is that you must assign your contract rights to the QI for the 1031. 

I think people put too much emphasis on the title "Wholesaler" I'd buy from one if the deal is good, I'd buy off the MLS if the deal made sense for my company as well, the reason I buy doesn't change because of the person's title. 

Make sure to video all appliances & mechanicals, including getting serial numbers.3) Check how long local evictions are taking.4) If evictions are happening quickly: start the process and follow the state law about SD return.

I believe in 2nd chances, but at the same time all the mechanisms I use to vet a tenant don't apply here (i.e.