Further, if a buyer has a great reputation, strong financial statement, and is just temporarily cash short, I’d consider selling a property I own to him for “nothing down”.  

Here's a PARTIAL list:Office rentComputers, printers & softwareInternet & phone billOffice furnitureOffice supplies: paper, postage, ink, etc.Office liability insuranceAuto expenses: monthly payment, insurance, gas, maintenance, registration/plate feesBroker license fees: annual, monthly board & MLS fees, continuing education fees, E&O insuranceEquipment: lockboxes, signs, etc.Payroll & payroll taxesBusiness income tax preparation and paymentsLabor: answering phones, calling past due tenants, scheduling tours, taking marketing pics, processing those pics, writing ads, researching rent amounts, posting ads, explaining to owners how rent determined & showing where ad posted, opening & processing mail, posting payments, bank deposits, scanning documents & posting to owner & tenant portals, explaining accounting to owners so they understand their monthly statements, taking pics/videos of repairs, finding reputable handymen and contractors, confirming they're properly licensed & insured and tracking annually, verifying repairs done properly, processing invoices for utility bills, repairs, taxes, city inspections, scheduling periodic property evaluations/inspections with tenants that don't want strangers in their homes, explaining to owners why taking so long, and more & more & more...

I am ready to start acquiring turnkey properties with long-term rentals in mind and am currently seeking recommendations for reputable turnkey providers across various areas in Florida.

Good morning, I have a pretty reputable contractor that I have a bid with on a project and I asked him if I can buy my own materials which would save me on the mark-up.

For paint let them buy the paint from one of the good suppliers since painting pros get discounts and you want good paint and all the same color. 

Looking for advice on what reputable scratch/ding stores or similar type places in Philadelphia sell 24 inch wall ovens.

Based solely on my experience, I recommend them as a reputable lender.

It takes time to build up the reputation, even in a popular area like Sedona.Sedona does have a ton of STRs but it sees in the neighborhood of 5m visitors a year so I wouldn't worry too much.Getting on VRBO is a must IMHO.

I think it developed some sort of reputation for being "haunted", and folks reserved a stay there for that reason.I built a new cabin in its place, and so far, no ghost tales

Given this is your first investment endeavor, I would highly recommend going with an experienced and reputable management company that will mitigate your risk when the not-so-fun parts of property management arise.