There are a ton of strategies but you being in Southern California, I'd recommend you exhaust every effort of trying to get started with a house hack here than going out of state. 

I understand BiggerPockets has calculators, an exhaustive list at that.

An Umbrella policy provides additional coverage if the limit on your Homeowners or Auto policy is exhausted due to a covered claim. 

I would, personally, let him exhaust all his funds on the purchase and then you come up with a loan that finishes off the acquisition financing and then holds the rehab funds in escrow in an account you and your brother sign off on for withdraws.I do not think I'd put a lean on the property. 

Prolonged enthusiasm can be exhausting (failed offers, tours, travel) one way to remain engaged is to stay connected and in constant communication.

I occasionally look at contingent comps if I can't find anything comparable and have exhausted all possible avenues for sold comps.

But 1000 sq ft is exhausting. 

Anyone can pull a list or drive for a list, hit it one time, and consider it "exhausted."

She just moved to another one and my PM hasn't gotten me the name of that one just yet.That's probably not an exhaustive list, even my PM is having a hard time keeping track.

I may bring an eviction case in the future if the Applicant fails to pay future rent due after the funds of this award have been exhausted or if the award amounts do not cover all amounts due.I understand that These funds are to be used only for expenses that are not paid by other sources of financial assistance.