I agree with @Ashley Kehr, communication is the key.

The communication was awful and their tenant stopped paying rent 4 1/2 before the lease was up.

We will be the first to admit there was a lack of communication between our different departments at the very beginning.

This plan was solid with good supporting information that included some flipping and long term rentals in an area that had a good history for supporting this type of plan.After the loan was in place, the communication started becoming less and less until it was non-existent.  

Of course you would want an "add value" house that you can add value to by doing repairs or improvements and that you can do some or all of the work. 

Asking questions not only about their realized returns but also observations regarding a sponsor’s communication skills may provide valuable insight.

Cite the pertinent parts of your lease and any written communications you have with the tenant showing the strength of your case.  

Read the Seven Levels of Communication by Michael Maher and it will show you how to use your existing sphere to generate business without spending any money and building a long-term plan based on relationships and not chasing leads.

@Jennifer HunterI would use multiple forms of communication.  

Do your Sub Contractors have the ability to verbally communicate, with English Language Only Speakers?