The syndicate will be a pretty standard one so I don't imagine I will need a large firm to handle it.

How would you suggest I handle things?  

What types of systems to handle high volumes of leads?

I'd rather wait an extra month and be sure all obstacles have been cleared than end up with a dirty title or a lawsuit challenging ownership. 

.- most cash flowing places are appreciation challenged.  

We have handled hundreds of buy and hold rentals in Michigan, so if we can ever be of help just let us know.

We will need to run an active bank account to handle the repairs and the needs of the building.

Or does it make some sense to just start off doing so in my own name until I get a handle on things and have more than a few properties?

The taxes are high and the rents are lower than NYC so you still have a challenge finding a house where the numbers work.  

As an experienced fix and flipper, you will start to receive more flips than you can handle; which will allow you to start wholesaling the extra properties.When you are out looking for deals make sure they are deals!