If you have any trusted handymen you've worked with or know of, I would greatly appreciate your recommendations.Thanks in advance!

Cash flow is defensive; you need to it hang on to the property, but leverage + appreciation - forced through renovation or just general market appreciation - is how you get outsized returns in real estate.

My worse appreciating property has appreciated $2700/month over the hold.  

I appreciate it.

While my professional experience lies in the medical field, I am now eager to dive into the world of real estate investing.I am particularly interested in learning more about:•Fix & Flip properties•Rental properties•Wholesaling properties•Contracts and negotiationsAs someone new to this field, I would greatly appreciate any advice and pointers from seasoned investors.

Appreciation can not be assumed.

It's hard work, but the appreciation you can get and depreciation is a huge bonus.  

If they have not, I still would appreciate some documentation that show a requirement to file a state tax return each year to carry forward a loss when I'll use it to offset some gains.

They have worked for money and appreciate it. 

Any helpful advice would be appreciated!