I know one of the keys when starting out in RE Investing and in particular in my case, wholesaling, is to find a mentor/mentors to help aid in the journey and process. 

Researching custodians, reaching out to investors to see what they say about a custodian's service, and gathering as much information as possible will aid you in your search, as well as help you gain knowledge that will help you as an investor. 

I have been taking such actions starting with those closest to me and working outward.

@Rachel Pivonka  I don't know what your calling a distance but Im 3000 miles from my closest property. 

Considering this, I think it would aid in you noticing a rise in your influence without having been voted up on a particular post.

I promise you - what you learn the first six months in doing so will aide you and you will be in a MUCH better position to use the $2,000,000+ you have to invest. 

I'm in NC - an attorney must close state.

if you decide to go cash, like i said, they'll expect a great deal bc cash is king as we all know right now..i listed a property that was 50k less than the closest comparable..i was going to make a profit on it, but the buyer told my agent "no way i'm gonna let that guy make that much money on this building"...so he bought the next property over for 50k MORE than i wanted...this is the attitude you'll have to face :)

And you should have extra money for dads emergencies, new roof, new furnace, medical aid if he falls a d needs assistance or rehab.And you need to set aside a hefty cap ex, emergency fund to manage the rentals for when a renter trashes the place or does not pay rent for months and you still have insurance, taxes, repairs, utilities to pay, or you need an attorney to evict.Maybe you could invest half in rentals, but never all like some are saying. 

A local legal aid group, or tenant/landlord didvion of your city/county gov’t would be where to start.