I had the PM get in touch with the contractor and he addressed the "issues" fairly quickly. 

Maxmimum loan amounts for FHA are the same across the nation for the most part except for the high cost areas of the west, east coast, or specialty markets like Aspen, CO Los angeles, New York, NY, and others as they have higher limits for 1-4 unit FHA loans.

Why did you conclude that wholesaling was the way to go?

The home was listed on the mls.

My firm could do a portfolio loan on the properties. 

- I know NC been on the radar for quite some time- is it still worth to pay attention to this market?

I found the deals, put together the plan and executed it.

I have been following up the content here and on youtube which has been really insightful.

Agree with the first part, but not the second.

By the way, the tenant should be charged for this as part of "cleaning and repairs."