I don't ever recommend selling a property unless (a) you want to move the income to another investment that will perform better, or (b) selling moves you closer to your goals.

*Soon after, I will be moving to the South, where I will purchase a relatively moderate-priced home (less than $350,000), likely a single-family, possibly a duplex.~ I will most likely purchase the first home (multi-family) using a bridge-DSCR loan combo or a FHA203K (3.5-20% down). 

I KNOW I am not up to Accredited.It seems to me to be "backwards" thinking that there is LESS risk to a 'novice' in a FUND since the risk is spread out over many Notes and professionally managed, whereas an Individual Note seems like it would carry WAY more risk, especially picking the 'right one' for your investing goals, budget, etc...? 

. - Of course, you may need a Property Management Company to handle each rental when you move again.

Quote from @Martin Phinney: My wife and I are considering a move from the Seattle area to the Scottsdale area to be closer to her parents.

What are your goals and the strategies that you was to use?

The best strategy really depends on your goals, risk tolerance, and your market conditions.

The goal is to purchase it in a land trust or llc.

Would love any tips/advice to move forward!  

I've been here since the beginning, or real close to, and am happy to help you navigate and learn the site.As for where to invest, it depends on your goals, your tolerance for risk, and how much control you want.