Hi there,It sounds like you're looking for some advice on how to navigate a complex situation with your brother and your wife.First, let's address the joint account and mortgage issues.

Had to replace the sewage lines on one, then we'll have 2 more that need to be renovated before renting out.

Sounds to me like you lost this one.

Sounds enticing:  buy property after property for .35 on the dollar, quickly flip it to someone else for a fast, fat profit. 

It sounds like this is a building permit application that requires plans which means you will need an AIA to seal the drawings. 

Example of overcharges included* $300 for cleaning windows and cabinets after entire house was professionally cleaned* $80 to replace HVAC filter after entire HVAC system was replaced* $700 for a small list of punch items - 2 door stops, raking backyard, removing satellite dish in backyard and trimming bushesAfter terminating relationship, owner decided to send a termination charge for $450 (contract does stipulate it) - even though the company has not done squat and never placed a tenant and already charged so called 'set up' fee of $300..

After all, you were buying a sound SFH for $140K in a decent neighborhood.

It sounds like you’re off to a great start, and I totally get where you’re coming from when deciding between an online bank or sticking with a local one.

@Tanner Johnson 30,000 pop sounds promising. 

.- Is there a kind of person who could help me with pre-sale improvements (roughly saying, to tell me what is worth replacing, improving, etc and what is not,1 to make the house more attractive for the buyer)?