LegalZoom is $299 and RocketLawyer is free (already subscribed).Based on the set-up questions LegalZoom seems more succinct/precise for a trust with a single asset.

The only variable in my control is vetting tenants well enough and picking good ones.The property is a great home, but the cashflow math makes me question whether it's a good rental or not.

The GC said it's a good candidate for an ADU and that she can put a 3 bedroom, 1 bath unit in there for $120k the has flood control, dedicated utilities, etc.

Condo HOAs have too much control over your property.

And then there's all the unknowns and lack of quality control etc...with out of town. 

I spent hours reading through other DST forums and came to the conclusion that it might not be the best option for me due to the lack of control, fees, and overall risk.

The challenge can be that Oregon has its form of rent control and so long term tenants could have rents that are well below market.

To me its a form of owner finance.Or else, during the lease period he is still the owner, but not necessarily the landlord since you have control. 

Private Lender" as I am using it here denotes individuals (or their business entity) that are lending money they directly control and keep for the life of the loan.

Some investors do not like that and prefer to be in control so they chose IRA LLC (aka Checkbook IRA).