I have a solid team in place and structure deals to ensure the investor starts with double digit returns that grow annually.

A solid starter in the valley.

Recently watched an older BP podcast episode w/ Tarol, where he was walking thru a SEA fixer, and mentioned: "if you have foundation issues, dont just jump on board with the billboard ad big foundation contractors unless you want to spend $30k".I'm looking for more advice on solid foundation contractors, to this end.

If I can get some sort of good deal on granite, quartz, solid surface counters I may go with that.  

We don't usually deal with parks under $1M loan size but found a solid deal and cannot make the deal work with cash unless we find a financing option on backend. :/ 

Age doesn't matter as much as good bones and a solid structure.

This might be a great place to network with other investors and find a solid agent.

Know exactly what your numbers are.This will allow you to know not only what you can invest in marketing and for how long, but it will help you be clear on what you can offer which will help you make quick and solid offers on deals. 2.

My wife and I are complete novices and have been reading and listening for a solid year.

@Nathaniel Hirschler  Solid advice from everyone here...as usual!