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That's my biggest concern as well, always has been and always will be. To be quite honest it's a constant battle to adequate pricing for work as the gringo/a tax is often applied. What tends to work well for me is to focus on finding and hiring a local manager to run your business through and have everything run through them to get the most optimum pricing. For example, I usually pay a small premium on services above the "average" rate but also require guarantees on their work and installation. Often times in foreign countries, especially in smaller cities and towns (my specialty) your on the ground network gets you the best results. You;ll NEVER find them on facebook, whatsapp and the internet, it's a boots on the ground down and dirty business. 

The more absentee and hands off the investment the higher the price, generally speaking.

So I try to get that one essential reliable honest loyal business partner to me first and then expand the network from there as everyone else from agents, to workers to cleaners will change around. 

Matt Malouf

Author-Adventurepreneur