It seems like I may have hit a brick wall if my brother is unwilling to physically move to the unit. 

I have been studying about real estate investment full time for about 3 years because of my physical condition where I cannot walk or work right now. 

One way to get around some of this is to physically connect the two structures with a covered walkway or similar type structure.

Just keep networking, find some people who are doing what you are talking about possibly doing (hint: the best ones aren't likely hanging out on BiggerPockets...so maybe networking at conferences, physical gatherings, etc.).Best of luck!

I bought my last property directly from the builder, assuming that this way I can at least have no major physical issues for at least the first ten years or so. 

I need advice on acquisition of the physical building, funding for converting the faculty to storage, and the legalities.

I will physically pick up the rent from them if they don’t want to use these methods, but there’s a $50 fee for that.As for 3 ways to “not” go about collecting rent...

I believe real estate investing is one of the best ways of doing this.In short, My long term goals center around:Health: My well-being, Relationships (Everyone in the world) and their healthLearning: Education and Growing experiencesAdventures: TravelWealth: Reinvesting in Real Estate BUT (secret #1) I believe my highest purpose is; To love others and enjoy my journey, as well as help others love and enjoy their journey, no matter their circumstances.

The other had a roof replacement in the last 10 years but I could not verify with permits just by  physical inspection. 

super rough area at those price pointsOKC = pretty stable but economy and strength of market are not the best.alternatives to check  Indy  low tax ripping economy and tenant base and 100k buys you a nice home  do NOT buy 50k or under homes in any major MSA those are the hood plain and simple.out skirts of Cleveland we are finding are treating us well.. B