Being in the tech space, maybe you want to find a way to blend the two, like others have with different products they've developed and brought to the market.Maybe you'd like to invest passively in real estate, there are a ton of platforms/services/sponsors for that.Then of course there are the more traditional active investing paths like self storage, multifamily, mobile home parks, office, warehouse, parking lots, raw land, the list goes on and on.I recommend researching the different strategies here on BP to figure out which is best for you.

The cap rate doesn't blend up much and they are syndicating to make money each time on the front end.

Technology advancements such as email, phone calls, skype has enabled communication with a remote CPA to be seamless.

As an investor, the key really is to find a nice blend of cash flow and appreciation.

Keep looking at slightly more expensive multis and you’ll find the right blend.

Make sure you do your due diligence and don't link up with a conventional residential non-investor agent or broker...you really need value-add services that make this a seamless process. 

That should give you a good blend of cash flow / appreciation and allow you to see some economies of scale.If you want to share some numbers, the community is always happy to take a look.

It’s hard to juggle and blend good faith duties, fiduciary duties, best practices all while trying to carve out as much profit as possible for #1.

You could buy a few of there units first, and use that cash to save up for newer, nicer houses and get a blend in your portfolio.

We utilize various forms of technology to collaborate seamlessly with our clients and rarely have issues.If you are set on using someone local, search the BP forums for investors local to you and reach out to ask for a referral.