I have solid connections in electrical and plumbing, but looking for someone who has basic carpentry skills (install trim, take down walls and re-frame walls, etc), installs floors (hardwood and vinyl), minor painting, basic tile work, things like that.

They do the following -* Framing* Trim (And cabinetry) installation* Minor foundation work (dig a 2x2x2 footing, lay rebar, call inspection, pour concrete.

If this opportunity were to come to you, what method(s) would you use to structure the financing of this "international" purchase?

There are two methods to do this.

In practice everyone must test and develop their own methods based first on extensive research.

Would you generally recommend a BRRRR method over a fix and flip for someone looking to dedicate their whole career to fix and flips or mainly for someone looking to make the most long term profit? 

Do you remove and reset trim (quarter round or shoemold)?

. , The legal requirements for a bedroom are 7' or more ceiling height, 2 methods of egress, and at least 70 sq ft.

The other poster was right in that the prior owners probably had the homeowners and seniors exemptions, but there may be mitigation methods.

Trim the windows in white plastic/wood.