There are some types of trusts that bring a lot of protection, but you generally lose control of your assets and they are managed by someone else. 

Property management - maybe 3-4k/year.

I occasionally get requests to manage commercial and love to have a referral source. 

G'Day Alejandro,As a few have already mentioned, take a peak at Toledo also.In my opinion lower potential for long term appreciation but solid/"boring" cashflow.I prefer my portfolio to be "boring" but cashflowing lolLow entry points (Sub $100,000), high rents (Above the 1% rule).Blue collar working class decent folks that will stay and pay.Depending on the area but no derelict homes, yards well kept, cars with wheels and all tenants are employed.Plus, all are sophisticated enough to pay rent online so property management doesn't have to collect rents with bullet proof vests and shot guns lolI'm bias toward Toledo but it's worth considering.Wishing you much success

Managing units is work.  

It also includes managing your existing investment well to ensure you aren't bleeding money due to bad tenants, excess maintenance, etc. 

Wickman class's were aimed at helping RE agents get to the next level and since my wife was a top producer and managed 70 agents she was very good at it.. 

Reqauest a refund from them verbally and in writing and  continue to follow up and  go up the  management  chain if needed . 

I’m also curious about the pros and cons of managing short-term rentals versus long-term tenants, especially for clients who are new to real estate.I’d love to hear from those of you who’ve been down this path before.

House-hacking with a multi-family property is a fantastic way to get started—it’s one of the best strategies for learning the ropes of property management while generating income right from the start.