Maybe we could hash that out one day :)Appreciate the high level pictures.

This took me about 6 weeks since there was no easy way (trust me, I tried) to find the lots.- I was able to get access to private investigator software to find the true owners of these properties since conventional skiptracing produced poor results.  

And behind the umbrella policy can be a complex web of corporations, LLCs, and trusts to protect you.Asset protection can get very complicated.

Would a LLC being put into a trust be a better option for protection?

LCC as a basic pass through and limited partnerships depending on equity arrangements and profit share of the parties add that extra level of flexibility and not needing to split potential individual partner costs or liabilities.  

@Devan Dorzokdon't buy something out of state that you haven't personally seendon't start with a major rehabdon't trust spreadsheet mathstart with a house hack

You just got a college education in investing and I doubt you'll ever again place trust in others who could clearly care less about your money.

I save them plenty of time and money with trusted vendors. 

At a high level based on what I'm reading, this may be one of those where you give your brother an ultimatum: work together as originally discussed, or you buy him out and call it a day.

Private money lending typically comes from individual investors or friends and family, often based on personal relationships and trust, and can have more flexible terms.