I'm purchasing in New Jersey and I have been looking for a way to establish a land trust, but reaching out to lawyers, there does not seem to be much dealing with this (most don't know what it is). 

@Adam Fischer how many beds do I need for the big companies to look at me and offer me a deal on my established ALF

Early on, I think people should be more conservative and establish a base (HYSA) and then regular (weekly or monthly) automated investments in low cost index funds. 

Now for the Panamanian trust I would establish it using my Republic of Dominica 2nd passport (visa free travel to 70 countries). 

What type of asset class do you think will thrive in a place like this?

You want to establish a reputation for our properties going down the assembly line consistently.

A loan from yourself to your newly established LLC?

(Not actively purchasing as my money is tied up in the market right now)...so with the 2 lenders i've gotten here:STR DSCR Rural (not a log cabin or other non-conforming structure) just remote sfrHybrid loan 15% down, interest only investment loan with seller paid points to get to ~8% and reduce closing costs DSCR would use long term rental rates to establish monthly DSCR and then offset monthly with average DTI and 800+ credit and high cash reserves as long as DSCR is .75+additional appraisal to establish STR rate estimates to be used alongside the standard long term rental rates5 year prepayment penalty with reasonable terms

So think about markets that are actually logistically accessible to you, , because you need to get in these markets enough to really learn them and establish credibility, , with the brokers. , I'm trying to think what else?

Clearly there are companies who are thriving with in-house management.