It takes time to assemble a trustworthy team, so use patience and diligence in your choices.

Its great to know that you are keen on real estate investing, you should keep learning through books, videos, podcasts, and trustworthy sources.

Investing in properties out of state provides diversification, lower initial expenses, and passive income opportunities.Good communication, trustworthy property management, and market research are essential for success in real estate investing.

The biggest piece of advice I can give you though is to ensure you have an honest and trustworthy team in the marketplace you are about to invest in. 

I'm guessing as you work with them, you can then decide if they are trustworthy or people you want to work with.

I also hope to have the flexibility to focus on a personal goal of non-profit work involving real estate at this stage.I look forward to conversing with all of you, including building a reliable and trustworthy network of colleagues.

This is an example of google's map pack:Your leads want to know that other people have worked with you in similar situations and that you are trustworthy, easy to work with, and do what you say you are going to do.I know this is a lot of information.

or at least had a trustworthy individual / property manager meet them right? 

Effective property management in the Chicago market requires working with a trustworthy property management firm.

Can anyone recommend a trustworthy inspector who is not going to overcharge or create unnecessary problems?