Just starting out..how to invest $50-$75K?

[Khu Far]

I would like to start my REI and not sure how to move forward. I have access to $50-$75K to start. I own my own home for the past 15 years. Have 780+ credit. I am self employed though so not consistent income. I'd like to get into a duplex or something, but don't want to live at the property. I'd like to invest in my own area (So Cal), but if not feasible I'm willing to find something out of state. Also I am open to either start doing wholesaling too if that gets my feet wet and start bring in some cash. My goal is to get good cash flow and possibly flip short term to cash out. I