And also of note, when I updated Randy of other dates we had guests coming he said I should compensate him for the inconvenience - that I should pay him to not block the right of way.I don't want to be THAT neighbor but I also have to look out for my property and my business.Thanks all,John

The judges decided to vote on if there was an injury before they looked at compensation or fault. 

Workers Compensation.   

., repairs and lost income as a rental cost $10k, so discount offer by $15k) to compensate for the inconvenience and delay and his loss of income from the property as a short term rental during that inconvenience and delay period.

I would likely reduce it to 25% to compensate for the heavy lifting of initial acquisition effort.Good luck

Should I view this as a sort of loan whereby I get compensated with a 6% return AND equity?

The NIL program was put in place in 2021 after the Supreme Court ruled that college athletes could receive compensation.

My question is have any of you tried alternative methods of compensating property managers, besides the usual % of rent?

A real estate broker within the meaning of this part is a person who, for a compensation or in expectation of a compensation, regardless of the form or time of payment, does or negotiates to do one or more of the following acts for another or others:(a) Sells or offers to sell, buys or offers to buy, solicits prospective sellers or buyers of, solicits or obtains listings of, or negotiates the purchase, sale, or exchange of real property or a business opportunity.

I assume it's the former but if it's the latter the terms of compensation will be spelled out in the management agreement.I agree with @Jeff Copeland, $100-$150 is not enough.