Best way to start with a good amount of capital?

[Horace Stillwell]

Hi BP

I am just out of college and started working for a big real estate brokerage in Columbus, OH.

I want to start buying my own properties but I am not sure what's the best way to start. 

My father is a successful corporate lawyer and he wants to start investing with me.

So I have capital, now I'm wondering: Do I start with a large apartment complex?

Do I go after a small place first, get a better grip on what I'm doing then go big?

Or do I stay small and accumulate many small properties?

What would you recommend doing?

(Also I'm thinking of focusing on educating myself until the next recession, then pouncing)

Thanks,

Hodge