I want to do my first flip but need to wholesaler contacts. 

Contact the Virginia State Bar Association for a lawyer referral for a 30 minute consultation for $35. 

They have callers based in Egypt and South America where there is less of a language barrier compared to VAs I've hired in Asia.If needed, I can make an introduction to my contact person in the company.All the best!

Should I use the contacts at one of these companies for their private lending or should I find my own? 

The number one thing they teach to "Get a deal" is going to Zillow, contact agents and make 100's of blind offers.

This can help mainstream maintenance follow-ups, and track progress in real-time without having to directly contact the vendor repeatedly.Another option is to establish a routine check-in schedule.

Feel free to contact me.

That is a place where you can meet local investors.You can also contact local turnkey companies that could buy the property, renovate it, and sell it to an end buyer. 

I worked for those markets as a lender and owner for 20 years and know it by street.I have contacts there if you want to send me a PM I will make a few referrals. if the houses are trashed your not going to get a lot for them if they are rented and stable might get close to the zillow values you posted. 

The man I'm dealing with has a history of frivolous litigation and dishonesty (which is why I haven't contacted him yet).