@Will Fulton think about making those touches via multiple channels, rather than using one channel multiple times 30 days apart.

I am currently watching the "Beginners guide to real estate investing" playlist on the BiggerPockets YouTube channel.  

I suspect the AWOL contractor, who had given me an offer to buy the property, but didn't perform... suspected that I would stay on his hook to sell it to him, and has been channeling money into it.

3) Most of the valves appear to be broken, they turn with no action, or don't turn at all.I've tried looking up some youtube videos on this but only find steam radiator replacement videos, are these interchangeable? 

I have spent the past two months reading material and watching videos on Wholesaling and now I am finally ready to get started.

All I know is that a property manager is a must, but home inspection before purchasing and rehabbing with videos/images from a contractor I have no idea where to start.25% withholding tax is a killer but an accountant could help apply for tax reduction, etc...What kind of team would a first time investor from distance start with?

I have been seeing different videos for repair estimates using $/SF method, but I also have seen others say that is not a good way to go.

So you will need something that acts as a BIG HUB.These automation stuff is so good, I can see who is coming to the door, who uses what code on the locks, when did they use it, record a video of the person, etc.This is important for the kinds of buildings that I have, which are in a dense urban area.

YouTube help me get started....a few good videos and some confidence goes very far.Bigger pockets gives free info on how to wholesale homes to.

I have had dozens of conversations with newbies who are just starting out and have been convinced by a YouTube video, book or guru course that teach them that not only is wholesaling legal, but that it's a fantastic way to get into REI with little or no money.