What’s your criteria because the game changes depending on the size of the asset that the owner holds.

The first thing you would want to establish is what your goal is with real estate investing. 

Finally in a position to move the money out of it and would hate to see more of it fade away to the IRS at this point in the game.

Also congrats man you'll crush it in the game !!!

But of course the contractor could play some games with the "discounted rate".I'm hoping others will chime in as I'm sure others have done this.

@Ellen O'Neill yes I think that is viable and as mentioned above as long as someone is contributing to helping you pay of the mortage you are ahead of the game.

Not my game, I want to provide quality units to attract decent tennants.

@Anita Muhammad generally they want you to have "Skin in the game". 

Do you guys have any tips on finding good wholesalers from another country and establishing a network while not living anywhere close to that area?

However, there's nothing to stop you from requesting an Addendum to include a course of correction if they are in breach of contract, with a term for establishing the landlord requirements to properly notify and how many days the PM has to correct.