Figure out where the money will be coming from and have your financing set.  3rd, find a contractor that is affordable and trustworthy.  

Is the contractor someone trustworthy?  

I have used him for the past 5+ years and he is an amazing person who is trust worthy,, excellent at the work he does and great prices too.

Use cashflow spreadsheet ( BP version could be very useful )Check for valid leases after potential accepted offer to purchase (occupied units)Be prepared for possible bad documentation from owners.Locate a good property inspector.Build your renovation team for potential purchases.Locate a decent and trustworthy insurance company.Check for city of Milwaukee code violations.Determine potential property rents.Make sure that the property is located in a decent area.Determine current and future potential property cashflow income.Locate a decent real estate investor friendly attorney.Determine how you would handle monthly rental income payments.Make sure you know your local competitions.Check for potential electricity wiring tapping via owners or tenants.I will be waiting for cashflow check from your agent.Good luck with your real estate investing.

Looking for info on trustworthy companies that offer "turn-key" solutions.Looking for a RE Agent/Realtor that will help an out of stater stay away from money pits and areas that won't rent.Looking for solid quality Property Management that won't take advantage of someone out of state.Looking for someone to toss me some pitfalls to avoid that can happen in TN that someone in CA might not be looking out for due to lack of TN experience.

And if you have a trustworthy handyman/contractor, repairs aren't usually a big deal.

But I'm a little lost where I can find a reasonable and trust worthy lender to work with and build a business relationship with because I'm looking to buy at least 10 rental properties by the end of the year.

The key is having a good, trustworthy property manager.Keith

The house is old and after the inspection, we have some additional estimates we need to get on a few bigger ticket items.We are in need of recommendations for good, trustworthy contractors to obtain estimates for the following:- electrical- boiler diagnostic and repair (neither boiler will fire)- siding contractor (old wood shingle siding needs replacement)- mason contractor for look at the stone and mortar foundation and chimneyAny and all help is always appreciated!

I am looking for a trustworthy and inexpensive landscaper to do a front and back yard with irrigation.