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Diversify the portfolio in the markets, bonds, and some alternatives like real estate.

Just an alternative thought, depending on the state you are located in, would it make sense to open an LLC for the management of your rentals? 

Evaluate your savings, income, and outgoings; moreover, educate yourself about mortgage alternatives and programs that help with a down payment.

For non real estate investor partners, consider their alternative options, and be in range.

Not having any luck finding my buyer a flip on the MLS, so I was looking for alternative ways like reaching out to wholesalers. 

Can anyone help me out on a way to explain this to him without hurting his feeling or give me an alternative way to still make this seem like a valuable option for my brother without giving up such a significant portion of the equity in the property?

Alternatively, find a good handyman (person) who you can hire for a day each month and get them to go to the units and do minor repairs.

If you can clarify what you're talking about there, that will help us offer some alternatives to consider.

Issac - I guess I never thought of a PO Box as an alternative.