This perspective goes beyond merely buying and selling properties; it involves a strategic approach to wealth building and risk management.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

I think if there is a lender involved, when it gets to underwriting, they will deny the loan.

For due diligence, since you're new to industrial real estate, it’s best to engage a third-party firm that specializes in property assessments or partner with an experienced investor.To structure your involvement, if your spouse is a licensed agent, she could act as the buyer’s agent to earn a commission.

Do you want to be involved or mostly hands off.   

.: Election…Surely you’re not implying politics are involved ?

Your best bet would be to find a PM position and get your real estate license at the same time.

If you're asking for tax purposes, talking to a CPA would be your best bet.

An activity is a personal service activity if it involves the performance of personal services in the fields of health (including veterinary services), law, engineering, architecture, accounting, actuarial science, performing arts, consulting, or any other trade or business in which capital isn’t a material income-producing factor.7.

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.