But even in other passive routes, there are traps/pitfalls to look out for.Regardless, you should start by formulating your own investment criteria (e.g. level of return you are looking, your risk appetite, holding period, your source of funds/cost of capital, are you looking for cashflow or appreciation, or both, do you want to be active v. passive - you sound like a passive to me).

I'm formulating my family's personal investment strategy. 

Sure, your goals may be different than mine, or Josh's- but new investors seek out the opinions and strategies of successful investors like yourself (nice flips btw), because they're often still formulating their goals and long term plans with the help of people who have already made it work.If it were me I would sell it off and reinvest the money in more exit opportunities through the remainder of this high market, until I the market begins to move in the other direction, where I would incrementally begin to rebalance my strategy and keep more inventory through the markets future trough.

I'm currently searching for some ways to keep my mind sharper, I've found that some bulletproof coffee in the morning helps me get moving and I can accomplish more work in the morning, which leaves my afternoon more free to read through business journals, articles, etc.... which allow me to formulate what my next move should be.  

bringing deals to the table is one thing you can do, but you will have to know a bit of finance to properly formulate and to pitch the deal

You need to formulate a business plan, put together a deal deck presentation (power point is good) and have and present sound underwriting that is in line with your strategy.

I think it's a great concept, and I wish you success if you decide to proceed with the idea.If you have any questions related to properly underwriting a property and formulating a proforma I would be happy to assist.

With uncertainty around interest rates, market forces beyond our control and an ever changing retail landscape, what is the best advice on formulating an exit strategy for NNN investments today given a long lease and long time horizon?

Personally, I drove down to Indianapolis to meet with a local 'boots on the ground' investor and that is making all of the difference in my progress of formulating my team.

I already know a couple of investors as well that’ll be willing to invest in my first deal but I don’t want to rush it I’m trying to formulate a plan.