Considering my job was basically to get a property ready for market (clean out/fix, get appliances, full occupancy, etc) I assumed the only SOLID way to get accurate appreciation was physically adding value to the property (renovations, etc.) and increased rents.

Do you have a solid B&H property that you'll say "that's my childs property" ?

I have 5 solid references (and confidence) of my property management skills for keeping properties occupied.3. 

@Linda Johnson Welcome.That's a solid strategy to build up rentals until your "early" retirement.

No solid goals yet, I'm still up in the air with how I want to get started.  

Hi everyone i am need of a good solid contractor in the Houston areaOne that is a jack of all trades.

Its my feeble attempt to have a solid surface, better and more durable than laminate, cheaper cost than granite and quartz,,,less likely to see tenant trashed results. 

I have family on the east coast of Florida who are familiar with real estate investing and were able to provide some solid leads.

The key is in doing solid DD and as long as it checks out there should be no unexpected big bills. 

I foresee getting a solid team together to turn a house around quickly.