Thanks for the tips. 

You need to network and search online; you cannot get a list of wholesalers.Attend REA events in Detroit or search online for keywords like  "We buy houses Detroit" or Sell House fast Detroit" and call the companies that appear in the search. 

Additionally FSU's School of Business has been recognized as the #1 online MBA program among all 103 HBCUS and recognized as the 3rd highest program in North Carolina.

@Michael Smythe thanks for the tip.

I'd also do a quick online search of both the seller and agent to be sure there aren't complaints posted.

If appreciation on the vacation property is what tips the scale for you, why would you compare it to a C/D rental, which likely has low appreciation but higher cashflow per dollar invested? 

The lakefront nearby is really nice of course.

.), walk into a branch and let them know you're looking to open a new card.Branches and bankers are obviously evaluated based on their ability to open new accounts, and they may be motivated to give you a special offer.For example when my wife got a Chase card she got double the sign-up bonus in-branch than what was being advertised online at the time.If they present you with just the commonly-available offers, let them know that you'll just open it online because it's easier and will result in the same bonus anyway.If it looks like you're going to walk away, the banker may be able to give you a better bonus in order to not lose credit for your account opening.Of course they may not have the authority to do so but it's worth a shot.

Of course, this requires mutual trust and written agreements, but any joint business does.The only situation where a true partnership and an LLC is unavoidable is if you also split costs, not just the fees.

Tip: don't ask an insurance salesman if you need insurance.