My case had nothing to do with a Trust, but I moved from CA, registered my vehicle in my new state, sent CA the 'I moved and registered my car in the new state form' which the DMV lost or at least did not process. 

I don't see many tenants for vacant land other than someone wanting to store vehicles or other items that can be exposed to the elements.

Work as a chemical engineer but participate in RE investing. 

By being a part of this community, you already believe that real estate is a great investment vehicle.

Like the smart buggy whip manufacturers who became carburetor builders, realizing that they were in the vehicle acceleration business, we adapt. 

Both are good potential vehicles for investment and they each have their pros and cons.

Curious if running a few Facebook ads to drive people to our website is a good vehicle to get more seller leads.  

I'm currently looking to purchase a duplex or other multi-unit residence as an owner occupant and begin my real estate investing journey through the vehicle of house hacking.

With 250k to invest, you could do better than 3.25% in many vehicles with marginally more risk. 

There are alternate vehicles such as trusts that would work better in your case.