That is awesome, congrats on getting started!

When I was starting, I focused on building my network, attending networking events, and was fortunate to find a mentor.

You're off to a bad start if you must create a poor perception of other options to make your concept look good.  

If you are able to actively use the funds I would say start a real estate marketing company with it. 

Hope this helps you get started, and good luck with your first property! 

Maybe one the contributors on BP will see your message and start something like that.  

Quote from @Rene Hosman: Quote from @Kerry Noble Jr: I started doing some lending last year......Bridge loans.

So I am starting the loan process over again, for the third time.  

Quote from @Andrew Swaim: hey everyone, I have a couple investment properties but i have never found a awesome discounted deal, the last BRRRR i did was just alright, i started using deal machine but all my cold calling is coming up empty, the wholesalers in my area have been sending out crap.

Freddie SBL offers 5-10 year fixed rate options, as well as 10-20 year "hybrid ARM" options which start with an initial 5-10 year fixed rate period, followed by a 5-10 year floating rate period.