The framework of your question does not align with your priorities.Land trusts do not provide asset protection, so do not meet your #1 priority.  

Either way you need to interview them and make sure they align with your strategy.As for doing it without a property manger, yes you're taking the 2am calls and sending someone out there or doing it yourself. 

That being said I would look for funds that align their fees with your success through a small asset management fee/ most of their fees tied to the asset performance.

Align your niches to your WHY so when times get tough, and they will, you can push through.

I think he is right about long term gains from a retirement point of view but my goals don't align!

Align your niches to your why so when times get tough, and they will, you can push through.

Since this is a fixed rate, most landlords can align their rental rate alongside this with confidence.Again, this a big generalization of these markets as Fayetteville, NC is it's own Tertiary market at this point and appreciation is steady.

Once you have clarity on that, I would just work backwards to find a real estate asset class and strategy that will align best with your situation and get you to your long term goals.

Would like a contract that is more aligned with 2021. 

The key is knowing what type of person you are and aligning the business to your personality.