What I would like to know is what all would need to be included in the operating agreement and how should the articles of organization be structured if I am the only manager/member?  

Rents are also increasing organically as the job market improves and entry level homes become less affordable, so he will benefit from that growth in terms of cash flow and appreciation over the long run.

In terms of keeping leads organized and setting appointments, I would recommend a good CRM like SalesForce (PropertyBase).

Hi all,Does anyone know if you have to be a broker to manage your rental properties if they are organized under an LLC or Corporation in Michigan?

Do you have systems in place to maximize your productivity and keep organized?"

And if I were the organizer with potential liability I would want to absolve that with a corporate general partner.

@Michael Faulk organizes a local meetup group for real estate investors in that part of the state, look him up here on BP and send him a colleague request.

I like professional, organized service. 

What communication, if any, is allowed between me and the tenantDocumentationHow are documents organized and stored regarding the properties and leases?

@Alex JonesI do think a year was a good amount of time to study and learn, establish some contacts and get organized.