To do's:- Clean- Fix all I can within two days- Document current conditionI'm sure I'm missing something when it comes to the first steps in getting the tenant in. 

I want to get into buy and hold, but I don’t know the steps to take.

It sounds like you have many mentors to choose from.If they have a proven track record doing the same type of investing you want to do that is the person you should select.

Hi all,About to do my first steps in the rental investments.I found 2 property I'm thinking of buying.As I'm living abroad, I thought of using a local home inspector to check the properties.Any recommended in the area of south Euclid?

In your opinion, which are the "steps to follow" when approaching an unknown investor to offer a deal?

That's step 1.

Make sure before you step in that bank that you prove your case.

Check out this article: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10776/72492-choosing-the-right-us-market-to-invest-in-the-4-step-guide-to-successAlso, you can make or lose a lot of money in any market.

Truly, the quantity and quality of data today trump all the prior ideas of what was necessary for a credible result or not.A curious thing however, where some of the old ways that were considered sound and reliable are now proven impossible.

Once you get down in the single digits, the numbers might not work... you'll have to check.If you can get past the hard part about HOW you can afford it, then the next step is to get a contractor (or 2 or 3) in there to get you a quote on rehab.