In Colorado, real estate agents have "fiduciary duties" which are outlined in the law.

If the wholesaler markets the seller’s house for X amount of money for a 10 to 20% piece of the final sales price, that wholesaler, under Massachusetts general law, is practicing the duties of a licensed agent.

Since you will be gone for half the year, a good property manager will be vital for you to find so that they can handle the day to day needs of your tenants.

Your goal is not unrealistic; many things are possible with real estate; I would love to help you out if you would like, you can message me, and I could give you some advice on how to get started, i.e. house hacking if you're able, networking is vital, as well as education, listen to podcasts, read books be a sponge, ask for help like you're doing here, and with hard work you can do it bud! 

There are also different limits in certain districts of the city that may be ripe for re-investment/re-vitalization.  

Being that he is serious I felt it was my duty to help him like my mentor helped me.

I don’t consider it a debt, I’m just helping to make sure my kids have what they need, and doing my fatherly duty.

My name is Shatara ,I am an active duty officer with plans to sell my first home and invest in a multi-family property.

Finding a reliable and competent team is vital. 

I am active duty military stationed out of VA, but I will be moving back home to Orlando, FL for to start school very soon (3-4months).