I'm familiar with this area of Birmingham (Woodlawn/East Lake) and know a solid deal when I see it.

Excellent work @Dennis Bethea solid advice for newer investors. 

I have a goal to purchase my first deal along with my wife within the next 4-5 months however; when the time comes I want to have a solid strategy that will set us up for success on our first venture.

You might want to talk to the investors you already know and ask them for referrals on a good solid contractor and handyman crew.

Hello all, I'm trying to get a mobile home ready for sale and I am seeking a solid contractor to get a few items on an inspection list buttoned up. 

Unless you want to be full-time in the world of RE, having solid income is key.

Its a solid 9-5 under someone else.

There's a solid participation in their events so a lot of networking opportunities, and I know they have some meet-ups in Cookeville. 

I've got a solid realtor just need to find the right debt product.

Assuming all your numbers are solid, this is a homerun of a deal.