Best of luck, this game is persistence and hard work!

I am looking to grow my portfolio of rental properties and also do some flips.

I have just receive an opportunity to purchase areal estate portfolio which is in another state, it consists of  duplex, quadplex, 17 unit apartment complex, and single family home. 

Seller pays the buyer agent commission anyways so you think you are ahead of the game paying 97.5% of the sale price.

Also try to formulate a general holding period and exit strategy, while also deciding whether to work with industry experts to manage your properties and real estate investment portfolio.#2 Educate Yourself with a View Toward ActionEducate yourself toward profitably investing in real estate, or else your education will turn into a hobby.Attending seminars, buying books, and watching videos can help.

I would go with syndications with that amount of money & study & look at many to become an expert & build a portfolio.

End game - you get a place to live for a year or two. 

Some of my hobbies include playing soccer and video games.

I currently work in Raleigh as a network engineer, but my real passion is real estate and eventually building a portfolio of rental properties and become a full time Real Estate Investor within the next year or two.

I realize there are many people who do it successfully out of state and remotely HOWEVER a big part of this game is mitigating risk and I feel there's no easier way than if the property is a short 15 minute drive