We negotiated a deal with the owner for 20% Equity, we are responsible for infilling the community as well as property management (which we also get paid separately for).

Property management - maybe 3-4k/year.

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.. 

My wheelehouse is long term management of investment properties, but I do have a good relationship with a loca Chattanooga broker who helps investors in the area.

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. 

with some commercial brokers, property management  any expert help is an advantage !

Hey Rebecca, I'm a broker and investor up in Sacramento and manage about 100 investment properties (STR and LTR).Many of my clients are high W2 earners seeking "bonus depreciation" to offset tax liability by investing in STR.

Wholesaler that I managed his airbnb.

What I can share is that the risk-reward will not be worth it as a 'newbie' due to your limited capital and inability to actively manage your properties. 

As someone who occasionally works with these investors, I always try to emphasize the challenges that come with real estate like managing renovations, dealing with tenants, and navigating market fluctuations.