In my experience, using a hybrid model—combining traditional realtor showings with self-guided tours—has proven to be an effective strategy.

@Neil Smith,Yes, Traditional IRA can be rolled into Solo 401K.

Maybe he's the exception.But the good news is - no matter what you do, if your brother just leaves it all as "passive" and doesn't mess with anything, whether short term rentals, or traditional rentals - the right tax planning could mean a box of his investment dollars that is effectively able to grow tax free. 

And yes, that’s half the type.They miss the other half, which is not only active investing, but in many ways mirrors equity investing more than traditional debt investing.

Financing options do exist: hard money loans, renovation loans, and some traditional mortgages can be used on distressed properties if criteria are met.

Do you personally use traditional financing with BRRRR or do you pay for properties with cash?

I offer a traditional coffee pot for guests who drink a lot of coffee, a single cup pour over cone, a Chemex and even a Bialetti at my properties.

Phoenix contains a rare combination of elements that have created an outstanding market for distressed property investments, including the following:Cost Savings: Distressed properties are sold below their market value and enable investors to take hold of properties at a trifle compared to traditionally listed properties.Strong Market Fundamentals: Being among the fastest-growing cities in the country, Phoenix ensures a high demand in housing and rentals, hence good potential for resale or income from rentals.Value Creation Opportunities: Most distressed properties need renovations; thus, such situations present opportunities for investors to increase equity by adding value.Population and Economic Growth: Phoenix remains among those cities in the country which are attracting more and more residents and business; therefore, this presents good, long-term appreciation possibilities of property appreciation and income creation.Challenges to ConsiderWhile the rewards can be great, distressed property investment is not without its challenges.

You don't have to fit into a traditional "avatar" box to bring valuable insight, so don't sell yourself short. :)This is especially true if you rely on furnishedfinder.com as your primary lead source (which you shouldn't, but that's another post) as when you make that connection with a prospective resident, you are selling yourself as a landlord as much as you are the property as a place to live.

I believe this is why policy-makers on both sides of the political aisle are starting to see the promise that renewables offer over traditional forms of energy, which are becoming increasingly expensive for the government to continue propping up and bailing out.