Any advice regarding the pros and cons of these two cities?

If not, I do not recommend sheriff sales as a first attempt.

Could VRBO users from Michigan provide some clarity about the topic of sales tax/lodging tax collection and payment to the state.

You’re paying too much for each 1/4 point discount.

You can’t only 1031 your portion of the LLC’s sale of the property. 

You don't need to be larger than life, driving flashy cars, or using your looks to make a sale.

In regards to tenants, to putting the house on Section 8, to the selling of the property.

@Arron Paulino Your posts illustrate the challenges of exiting SFH's in markets where the natural buyer is another investor and not home owner.

.: The point of having the clause should be obvious.

If you are looking to list the portfolio, the agent could do Loopnet and the MLS.If you are looking for a private sale I have a few investors that I could shop it to, as well some private groups that I am a member of.