With that said, I would prioritize finding money and getting pre approved (hard money, private money etc), then getting on a list to receive properties so you can get comfortable seeing what is available in your area, different price points, and running numbers.

If they are going to cause issues or damage to the property, you may need to prioritize that, otherwise, you'll be paying for repairs that could've been prevented. 

@Joe Maris On your three points I agree in principle.I would change your order - if it is a prioritization - to have the market first, then TK provider then deals analysis.

Our preference is single family homes for long term rental purposes and we have been trying to find properties that might cashflow 8-9% cash on cash return, but I am struggling to find anything on my own that meets that criteria (we are open to any markets, but are prioritizing landlord friendly markets).  

Thank you so much for your collaboration!  

Once he only needs 10% left from you, he could very easily bounce to a different job/prioritize you lower.

I look forward to collaborating and learning about the system to becoming the best investor I can be. 

This may involve ways to make it mutually beneficial for the builder to prioritize my building over others in the community, otherwise applying pressure on the builder, clever ways to close even before completion (which maybe is the dumbest idea ever? 

But if you envision those things you can that prioritize them.

Looking to to collaborate, bounce ideas of each other and possibly partner.