Certainly partnering with companies that have consistent replacement properties available makes sense if the properties meet your investment guidelines.  

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

@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.

While I’m not in a rush, I aim to strategically invest and grow a portfolio over the next 3–5 years to make a smooth exit from the corporate grind, as reporting to an office daily has left me feeling burnt out.What strategies would you recommend?

Good to hear there’s consistency over time.

Focus and consistency are going to be your best friends.Also, I wouldn't tackle buy-and-holds right now unless you currently have a high cash flow revenue stream in place.

I tend to ask the same questions multiple times over a period of time to see if I get consistent answers.

so would like to start building our portfolio in a State that has consistent appreciation with room for rents to increase going forward."

It stands out for its affordability, consistent appreciation, and reliable cash flow.