If you want super low maintenance I personally feel newer is often safer... or be prepared to do some work!

Alternatively, you still need to reach out to  RE attorney (in the case it's not going to be a syndication, rather you opted for another option.) 

Another, safer way to do it would be to find a 4-plex in a decent area, with a lot of deferred maintenance and an older and/or out-of-state owner.

There is a specific category where you can find many discussion on this topic:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-...Checkbook IRA LLC is a vehicle which can give you checkbook control over your IRA, depending on your investment strategy it might be good option for you.A truly self-directed Solo 401k option that Alina mentioned above is even better alternative, however it is not for everyone.

I'm with you on getting paid to learn how to size houses up, that's my rationale for getting into REI through an alternative angle like appraising or inspections.

@Kyle AndersonAwesome So for your alternative investment, are you thinking single family home?

As incomes tightened and hyper inflation kicked in tenants tried to move to cheaper alternative housing whether a house or apartment building.Those landlords that try and not push top rents too much tend to not have to do much in a correction.

Or should my husband list himself as the registered agent with myself being the authorized manager or is there a better/safer way around that?

Because I've been around lending so long, it was a good fit, my husband helped me get going and I've been fortunate to ride the wave of alternative lending. 

Not only can CoC/IRR be used to compare alternative investments, they are also superior to cap rate, so why use cap rate at all?