The ones I've seen have more work than I'd be comfortable with.

It totally depends on your comfort level as to whether letting someone else manage your property is crazy or not.

In spite of what I got I felt more comfortable with the construction business.  

I'm comfortable generating a return of over 12% cash on cash, 20%+ IRR while developing unique ways to minimize risk, providing high-quality rentals to my tenants, and sleeping well at night.I have friends who buy and flip 20+ SFR rentals in Detroit, deal with unsavory people, but likely generate over 60% returns annually. 

We purchased our home without an agent, I have a family member who is a real estate attorney so I was more comfortable handling negotiations on my own and using my attorney. 

Since your interest lies in wholesaling, I added the below links to help with the success of your chosen niche.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/10/15/bp-podcast-144-getting-out-of-your-comfort-zone-and-kicking-butt-at-real-estate-with-danny-johnson/ (wholesaling tips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/10/09/getting-started-real-estate-wholesaler/ (BP Podcast 091 Wholesaling)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/10/31/wholesaling-podcast-mike-nelson/ (BP Podcast 042 - wholesaling)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/08/15/wholesaling-business-lamar-cannon/ (BP Podcast 031 - wholesaling)To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

If you know those two things, basically I would offer at a price you will feel comfortable with.

As for your proposed deal, since you are not concerned with "owning", you are good with condition, and you get the terms you are seeking, then maybe have an attorney review the contract just for comfort. 

It looks to me as if you're a person that is very uncomfortable to get out of his comfort zone and likes to do things they way they've always been done.

We hope this will help propel us into more investment opportunities to allow for either early retirement or to allow us financial freedom to live comfortable on a single full-time income.