It is a very active job that takes a decent amount of work and time.What areas are you able to afford (for flipping you really should be working in or around the city you live in to start out)?

It's not super active, but the more people who use it the better it will be.

Are you wanting to create active work?

I should probably have at least 1 more full time employee (receptionist/bookkeeper) but my management software makes it extremely efficient when it comes to daily activities.

I enjoy sports, playing guitar, and the beach.I have completed the 135 hour real estate salesperson course through Rockwell Institute, and really felt like I learned a lot.

Are illegal activities happening there?

You will lose and you will win but keep playing.

If you've got a luxury STR (say, ski-in ski-out cabin in Vail or beachfront villa in Barbados) I think you have the most to worry about - it's expensive to travel there (usually by plane), expensive activities (like skiing), just all-around expensive.  

I personally feel comfortable to those who are active at BiggerPockets.

If you had a million dollars, how would you invest in real estate for ongoing cashflow, diversified portfolio, low-risk, longterm play with minimal hassle?