While i have never personally managed a property i did work at a company handling property management like tasks for a 186 unit development project while he was building it and got a great crash course while i was there.The main reason that I would like to do commercial is because having a rather large goal of 1000 rental units by the time that I am 40 years old which would be in 12 years from now. 

In regards to the original topic: May I suggest sending Fred Flintstone back to where he belongs?

His bathroom faucet has a leak unless the handle is turned a certain way. 

They would be able to handle your laundry list.

Maybe trying to absorb so much info over the course of two weekends is a bit more than my brain can currently handle.

@Jean-francois Ndomb My firm handles LLC formation in Michigan, and from experience I can tell you it shouldn't be too expensive.

I'm looking for a good insurance agent to handle my Landlord insurance, any suggestions?

What I am trying to do is keep metrics to get a good handle on how many leads I need for my first face to face then how many of those I need for a deal.

Without actually have done it, its hard to assess whether I can handle call volume while focusing on my day job.  

Hi @Tyson Jordan.Like the rest of the responders, I'm going to suggest you contact the person handling closing and ask them.I'm an agent, and have always used a cashier's check at closing, with the lender funds wired in.