Next I'd understand the economics of each of your options, taking the cash, DST, NNN, etc.  

The sheer number of options feels overwhelming and I'm afraid of making the largest purchase of my life and screwing myself over.

I underwrote multiple scenarios and am comfortable with the economics since he's doing all the day-to-day.  

The highest multipliers tend to be in the cities with the largest amount of regulatory scrutiny. 

Nothing is passive and even US treasury bonds which are considered the safest investment require one to monitor the economic climate.

You still have to worry about other things like job growth, population growth, unemployment, macro economic trends, etc. 

I read industry magazines like Multifamily Executive, The Real Deal, etc and see who is buying, then google that company.Again, I don't want to imply this is a steadfast rule, but often times, when I find groups that have long track records, consistently good returns through multiple economic cycles (definitely experience through Financial Crisis, and ideally dating back to 90's), I will get on calls with their team to find out that they are QP only offerings, and/or have $150k+ minimums.  

If you're considering venturing into the realm of flipping properties, Fayetteville, North Carolina presents a promising landscape.Fayetteville, NC, stands out not only for its robust housing market but also for its exceptional quality of life and economic resilience, drawing a continuous influx of skilled professionals and military personnel.

ESPECIALLY in this economic era.

It is the 3rd largest MSA in the USA, and you can still find cash flow on deals of any size.