Can't speak to the organization in Michigan but generally the benefits of a well run STRA far outweigh the costs.I am a property manager in Hawaii so we are constantly being hit with new anti-STR legislation and have a large, well-funded hotel lobby to deal with constantly.

In the world of commercial real estate, especially for those of us involved in wholesaling, hard money lending, and larger commercial transactions, finding truly qualified leads can be one of the toughest parts of the job.Unlike traditional real estate, commercial deals require a more complex understanding of financing, deal structure, and the unique needs of clients—many of whom are investors looking for specific ROI targets.

As we continue to grow doors, we're exploring the idea of purchasing renters insurance for our tenants and extending the cost to the tenant for a monthly fee.

The cashflow in the nicer northeast Jackson area is very good. 

It was a newer subdivision and the builder had pulled out due to the Great Financial Recession of 2008.

In the closing docs, there was a document that signed over the rights of the current lease to me.

I'm keeping a list of all the real estate books I need to read in the future and I want to be able to own some commercial real estate properties (large or small) someday too.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

How long that takes and the exact steps depend on the state.

This is the reason why I go directly thru the listing agent.