My experience with PPR has been consistent with yours, as well as the search to find them.  

My father is a certified contractor in NJ—he’s built one home, flipped four, and consistently handles upgrades and maintenance for me and his other clients.I’d appreciate any tips or stories from those who’ve turned equity into a profitable venture.

This will consist of finding a good deal that requires some work and is below market value, and making sure your contractor is accurate with the budget and executes the work as stated in the contract.

Establish some "safeguards" to keep them honest and consistently check their work. 

A good coach will push you to take action, focus on the action that creates traction, stay consistent, and follow through on your commitments.3.

My apologies to the other 5%.The simple fact of the matter is most of these guys are lying about their success in real estate, and to whatever extent they are not, their expert knowledge consists mostly of things you could learn by reading BiggerPockets for a few days. 

Yes, Oklahoma is a great market to consider, especially for multifamily properties:Affordability: Oklahoma City (OKC) and Tulsa have duplexes and small apartment buildings within a reasonable price range.Landlord-Friendly Laws: Makes property management less stressful.Stable Cash Flow: Properties in Oklahoma often meet or exceed the 1% rule, providing consistent rental income.Growing Economy: Both cities are seeing population and job growth, boosting demand for rentals.Tips for Getting Started:Do Your Homework: Use tools like BiggerPockets calculators to analyze deals and ensure cash flow.Focus on Neighborhoods: In OKC, check areas like Yukon, Edmond, or Midwest City.

With careful planning and consistent effort, you can create a portfolio that aligns with your long-term goals.Good luck!

@Mitch ProvostFrom my experience of working with over 400 investors, your property near Texas A&M in College Station/Bryan has strong investment potential due to the consistent demand for student housing driven by steady enrollment growth.

You would have to be significantly cheaper than my current cleaners for me to give you a shot, because I generally have only changed cleaners for either consistent subpar work or increasing/unreasonable prices.