I would suggest shopping it around a little more until you find a lender that offers reasonable terms and has a positive reputation.

@Martti Eckert how do you plan to find reputable contractors that won't take advantage of you when they find out you're OOS?

I don't see how they could, since things happen... but again, granted there is no guarantee, these companies are claiming such high averages and they have such huge portfolios and good reputations, so it makes me wonder.

You’re not just managing a property—you’re building relationships and your reputation. 

If you have a good relationship with a lender who has a track record of great customer service and hitting all deadlines, even better if they have a good local reputation with the listing agents in the market that you do business in, then that’s worth more than the promise of a slightly lower rate from an untested lender IMO. 

Their demonstrated experience and reputation in the industry will speak volumes.  

I am leaning towards Quality Arcades because it's smaller and has more games, but Dream Arcades seems more reputable.

Thank you for saving me from some unnecessary headaches.On that note, can anyone recommend/endorse a reputable educator with experience in wholesaling?

As an REI CPA in CA, I would say doing due diligence in vetting their firm’s reputation.

I hired a contractor with a solid reputation for working with international investors, and we agreed on a total cost of $495K, to be paid in stages.