I still have so much to learn but decided to jump in the deep end. 

Not saying I would try to be discrete about this as a buyer... more so wondering if sellers ever have an appetite to allow potential buyers the chance to extend leases before closing.Some background here- I'm a new industrial investor who is in fairly deep talks to acquire a small warehouse.

You might want to follow the "Deep Dive" series we're doing on our BiggerPockets blog about Metro Detroit cities and City of Detroit Neighborhoods:https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

They dive deep in the details of different markets.

It's time to drill down deep and figure out what it is that draws you to real estate investing. 

What markets would you recommend we set our sights on and do deep research.

First, Give some deep thought as to what you want your INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE to do for you.  

Then they try to sell the buyer on less quality stuff or junk the seller is having a hard time selling.That is why buyers that have money but are not experts or have deep knowledge of the space need someone on their side guiding them through the process.

Everyone else on your team will be transaction-based and not really involved after a purchase.We're in the Metro Detroit area, so you may want to follow our blog here on BP, but at least read the following posts:How to “Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processesFollow the "Deep Dive" series we're doing about Metro Detroit cities and City of Detroit Neighborhoods: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

Edit: one other thing: use a single-bowl sink, as deep as reasonably possible.