I've seen other people in the forum who simply use independent savings accounts but it is not clear to me if that is legal.

I would definitely advertise to others within your religion, in facebook groups, etc.

A licensed agent can do all the things a wholesaler can do, and is a proven business model where the same hustle that any successful wholesaler brings to the table can be rewarded 10-fold more, with little in the way of legal obstacles.

I have just under five rental properties and I understand the legal benefits of creating an LLC (married to a lawyer).

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

Registering as a foreign LLC allows you to maintain continuity with your existing business structure, branding, and EIN while operating legally in the new state.

Southwestern Michigan offers plenty of charm and is a destination place but would definitely make sure your ROI makes sense based on your long- and short-term goals with the property.

definitely need to have lawyer look at it.Risks/additional hurdles- On the practical side, the absence of deeded rights makes tenancy in common ownership considerably more risky than condominium ownership, even where the TIC owners have separate financing.

It is legal and very lucrative in some parts of the US. 

I don't want to wait to fix this, because the urine could seep into the subfloor and legally speaking I need to mitigate my damages.