@Sebastian AlborsIn my experience, buying a single-family home (SFH) in Asheville and house hacking with a family member like your brother can be a smart way to balance costs.

Marin is expensive and though we want to live in Marin, I think it’s smart to look at other markets for investing.

A good friend of mine recently managed to pick up a modest duplex outside Phoenix that looked risky at first glance.. low rents, older neighborhood.. but with a few smart upgrades, it became a steady earner in under a year.You mentioned your worries about remote investing and the challenges of managing properties from afar.

It is for the smart intelligent hard-working folks that understand success is in their hands, and with the right tools it can be expedited significantly.

That’s just smart, strategic thinking.

You might want to limit your visits though to avoid escalation.Short term if the smart lock is on his personal door just change it to a key if it's isn't working for him, you can always switch back later.

Anyone with insurance will be smart and take the money , sell the lot and move on .Can’t sell before clean up, Matthew, no one will buy a toxic waste site.You are absolutely right, though, the whole thing will take years to play out.  

Smart tech, such as fast Wi-Fi, streaming services, and keyless entry, consistently gets positive feedback, as do luxury bathroom additions like plush towels and rain showers.

They're the kind of pros who can dig into your plan, give it a good shake, and offer smart advice on everything from portfolio strategies to tax stuff.Sounds like it could be a game changer for you, right?

Also, many may disagree with me here but in my book, a smart and savvy attorney can make the case they are alleging.