Then they won't need an upfront payment for work they haven't provided yet.Also, get a signed contract, copy of the drivers license, contractor's license and be added to their liability insurance.

I'm planning to send some mailers this year using the Ballpoint Marketing integration, so really glad to see you guys have added that!

It's easy to obtain, costs very little, and doesn't require extra, on-going effort to maintain.

However, with smaller investments, if bonus depreciation isn’t captured in the first year, a cost segregation study’s cost may outweigh the added benefit.Additionally small tenant improvements could have similar benefits with bonus depreciation and new assets.

It could’ve just be my personality, but I always felt a little reluctant to be extra friendly if the other side did not reciprocate.

Simultaneous to that, negotiate price reductions to the greatest extent possible because of this extra cost you are incurring. 

If you are still willing to stay in the same unit as your brother you can get a 2-4 unit building, rent out the other units and still rent a bedroom within your unit to your brother for extra income.

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

If OP has not already tried calling every we buy houses ad in the area, they should also do that. 3 days is very limiting though - no time to waste. 

Baselane has the added advantage of synching with your Schedule E you'll use at tax time to file your taxes.