If I wanted to be more involved I may have considered starting a real estate biz like wholesaling, flipping, property management, etc.So, I would first determine how much time you want to 'invest' along side that $200k. 

All of those can be seen in the thread linked below.Who is Bob Stevens AKA Bob Prisco and what's his involvement in Cleveland?

Print them off, study them, highlight them, make notes, read some blog posts, and understand the subject.The second document he links includes precise definitions and a guide for landlords to use for screening support animals.

Often times the transaction between the DST and the REIT involve a significantly lower commission for the brokers.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

I'm also considering Legal Zoom for the LLC portion -- and I understand they may also be able to assist with the operating agreement.I'd also welcome any recommendations on accountants too. 

Thanks for the response, I understand they won't probably be up front in their responses to your questions 2 and 3, but there is a reason you are asking.

Thus, I am interested in suburban space near major cities, not the downtown inventory that is trading for pennies on the dollar, but often involve massive office complexes that will have huge holding costs until they get leased up. 

From my understanding, the IDR plan will factor in my income and family size, making it more affordable. 

Their prerogative of course, and I understand why a seller would be apprehensive of a buyer that hasn't set their own eyes on a property,  but does anyone have any suggestions or advice on how to get them back talking with me?