Meggen,Black Mold needs to be properly remediated. 

However, I need to guarantee that this platform is consistently producing high returns and proper management.

No later than 45 days after the transfer of the qualified indicia of ownership of the replacement property to the EAT, the relinquished property must be properly identified.

This will not only let you sleep well at night but also enable you to properly manage the investment I.E. repairs, replacement, etc when needed.

Ok, how do you usually do your due diligence to make sure they're doing things properly?

Does him being a meth user with a brother in jail for illegal narcotic manufacturing help my cause?

Not too many people seem to have a beef with wholesaling done properly.

But, if you are investing in solid C class and above, as long as you are screening properly and doing your job as an owner in giving people a good place to live, making repairs, etc, people generally take care of a house. 

The fact that you're having to resort to asking questions here indicates he/she is not representing you properly.

I will also concur with Dan above regarding the valuations (appraisals) after completion, however, I will also state that the values are less of importance starting out expecting them to catch up down the road when there are more comps to properly value these units.