Perma-bears love precious metals, and try to stay primarily in these physical goods: Risky.I think a diverse and balanced approach is your wisest path toward financial health and asset protection.

Growing up in the country I’ve not only heard of renting the land but also negotiating for a % of the profit from crops.

In order to determine the best path, you need to define your business, who you are, what you do, etc.     

But I would be relying on a property manager either way, since I have a full time job.Are there any specific things I should be aware of if I were to take this path?

I am from Allentown, but this project has me halfway across the country. 

I chose last year that I wanted to go again out of the easy path and do my own thing by learning the real estate investing business to reach financial freedom.

You do have to reasonably good credit so not sure if you have a long enough history with only being in the country a short time.

What are peoples thoughts should I continue with this path since I dont have 20% down? 

The result has been refi appraisals that are at $80,000 each, i get $850/ month rental and I get very good renters.Your on the right path by doing it right.

By "short timeline", I simply mean the quickest path - I understand this is a complex industry where an established track record is a must-have.Would getting my Commercial Real Estate Broker's license and working for a Commercial Brokerage, or finding deals for experienced syndicators (without a broker's license), better serve me in reaching my goal as quickly as possible?