You need some kind of point person.

House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.

The hard part is that finding private money when you are new in real estate is like unicorn hunting and if you don't already have that relationship it will likely be hard to make happen in the timeframe you need.

The Epic Pro Academy talks about the followingContract AssignmentsWholesalingFix and FlipBuy and HoldLease OptionsOwner FinancingSubject-toPresenting multiple offers to sellers called a 3 option letter of intentLead Generation (in my opinion a little old school but works)Advertising (My personal stance is don't create a huge buyers list but build close relationships with 3-5 and go shopping for them (buyer first).)AutomationIf even one person was able to have success following the course then it works.

Asset based loan rather than based on your personal DTI

Otherwise, I personally prefer to sign a fresh lease.

Have you built good GC relationships that you're willing to share?

Would the trust protect my personal assets just the same?

Personally, I don't like anything that pay money that is no connected to an agent doing deals but I can see the appeal.

I personally rent out my own units.