Additionally, please share if this was a scam or not.

Paid platforms often offer additional features like market analytics, off-market property leads, and filters for investor-specific criteria, giving them a leg up over free options.Exactly, most platforms have to offset cost somewhere because of how expensive it is to keep the data up to date.

Additionally, your brother would inherit your cost basis in the property, which could result in significant capital gains tax if he sells the property later.

Then it really grows with each additional one. 

Additionally, based on your numbers, it should definitely cash flow. 

Additionally, I'm working with the RE Ally Property management team, who was able to find a tenant to rent at slightly above market rates without any vacancy.

The Creative Investor Meetup is designed for beginning to advanced investors who would like additional strategies when constructing deals.All aspects of real estate investing will be covered including (but not limited to) - Wholesaling, Flipping, Buy and Hold and Commercial with an emphasis on Creative Financing.

Can you share some additional numbers about the investment property you're looking to buy?

An umbrella policy for additional liability. 

You may be better off refinancing the properties you do own to accomplish things.