Hi Mike,Sorry I didn't reply much in detail to your message.I've been very pressed for time last few months and can only schedule calls with folks within our operation.Here is a great thread on the different Toledo markets - https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86/topics/699494-toledo...I hope you find it useful.Wishing you much success with your endeavors 

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

Daniel, I think you are on the right track by building a team that can advise you on the real estate business in general and on the specific market you want to invest.

Or find warehouse/industrial asset class DST.

I hope this post is not against any forum rules.I split my time between my home city and where I work overseas.

I mean, it was a scared industry when I first started and still is so why is it dead now? 

.* Along the previous line - research specific lenders and find those that do "direct engagement."

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books for this or you can learn by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

The question: Does getting a job in the industry sound like the right idea?

Use places like BiggerPockets Real Estate Forums and join local REIA groups to learn and meet new people.