It usually means there are problems to be solved for the seller which will translate to opportunities for you.Keep it simple on your first 2 deals to minimize your risk.All the best.

Further, running a very quick and simple valuation based on $900 rents, 8% vacancy, 25% op exp margin, and a 9% cap rate, I'm coming up with an ARV of around $83k, so I'd pass if I were you unless you can get a much lower purchase price.

The "easy" answer - short term rentals where your brother participates materially in the operations - this would mean 500+ hours a year.It sounds simple from a tax planning perspective. 

You'll find much greater difference in $$$$$ by refining your location/rehab/vacancy strategies instead of worrying about "how much it costs to borrow money" in this environment.Nearly all of my clients are more concerned with a simple and headache-free funding process, than the "lowest rate."

Infill is simple, but not easy.

Simple does NOT mean "easy" or pain free. 

Making your Airbnb stand out is all about keeping it simple and smart.

No kidding this is as simple as it gets.. just advertise that you accept shorter term leases and riase your price.. we have been doing it in Vegas for years..

I keep it simple, i do not allow pets.

You defiantly want legal protection as stated by @Max Wilhite@Jonathan Bock is correct about keeping it simple.