@Eric OneillThink about putting most of the money in a TIPS etf (Treasury Inflation Protected Security)Look locally for a multi family you can buy and live in using the FHA do that for a year so you get a taste of what being an active investor is like.If you like it start looking for the next one if you hate being a landlord then maybe look for syndications you can invest in as a passive partner.

Below are some tips to find a Local CPA that specializes in real estate1) Attend a Local REIA / Real Estate meetup and see who other investors are using as a CPA2) Network with other investors from your City/State that you find on bigger pockets and see who they use as a CPA3) Look for CPA's with good google/yelp reviews where 'real estate' is mentioned in the review.4) Verify that your CPA is licensed.

In exchange for your help, I can share my top tips from how other investment real estate companies are solving their biggest pains once I’m complete.

Any tips to keep your rehab costs down?

Any tips and tricks would be phenomenal!

I'm using only an architect so far, but he has subbed out small pieces to a landscape architect and civil engineer. 

Any SAHM,REI veterans out there with pro tips?

Any pro tips on partnering with friend, what expectations/rules should I set in place from the start, any negotiation leverage given I might have more responsibilities and any concerns on partnering with someone who doesn't hold citizenship or greencard in US?

Any tips on how to negotiate for lower costs or other alternatives to similar data?

Who will be paying water, gas, electric, landscaping, etc during those 6 weeks?