Big, covered, outdoor living areas also appear to be a winning amenity for each home. 

So you could see about going to auctions and winning a "cheaper" bid on a property there, if you decide that's an option.

That’s something I’m actively exploring—whether it’s through direct-to-seller marketing, networking with local wholesalers, or even tapping into connections through my brother-in-law, who works with builders and contractors in the area.I’m not expecting slam-dunk deals or easy wins, but the numbers on a few potential projects I’ve run so far seem to work under the assumption that I’ll leave some cash in the deals.

Sugar wins a lot more deals than vinegar.  

Not much to add to the good advice already written, exceptYour mom could easily get a reverse mortgage to pay for her care, then you and your brothers could split the equity left upon sale.

One wins, the other loses. 

If tenant fails to appear you might win right then.

Typically these switches are in the vicinity of the furnace and not easily mistakenly switched off.  

We work with a lot of OOS investors and showings, inspections, and lending can all be done remote very easily. 

Can you travel there easily?