But it might be a good idea to raise rates each year or so by $50 to $100 because it can communicate that you aren't completely checked out, and you value your property, your time, your investment.

Have you checked out Turbo Tenant? 

I am also a huge fan of real estate and for the past 50 years there's been a way to combine both.By leveraging a Self-Directed IRA, real estate investors enjoy both the traditional advantages of property ownership and the additional tax benefits of retirement accounts, creating a powerful wealth-building strategy.

It's always better to check with your brother's CPA since he has all the background, but I would say short-term rental with material participation requirements met by your brother, then do cost segregation.

You might want to check if your PM also covers areas in Cleveland since you're already comfortable using them.

Given the property is located in the Poconos and the property is vacant more regularly as an STR there are proactive measures  you should  be taking such as making sure there are heating sources so that the plumbing does not freeze and ensuring there are no blocks in the plumbing lines with routine checks.

Hey Matt, if you're considering BRRRR and flips and already looking into Ohio, I'd recommend checking out CLE.BRRRR deals here typically range from $50K to $150K, with a strong rent to price ratio.

It’s like you bought the properties with a 30 year loan and are putting the rest in to a savings account.

(Contractors, quarterly tenant checks, etc.)

I do it myself and takes 20 to 30 minutes a month (did it yesterday for Dec), with about 7 of those minutes for 1 property in Blount County, TN which requires the form to be manually filled out, write a check, address an envelope, scan doc and check for my records and walk it to my mailbox.