I love the more detailed analysis but I'm overwhelmed. 

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

If you want some details about the meetup, send me a DM! 

Without knowing all of your specifics, I'd say that it's only worth holding on to if you can reasonably expect to have some really good appreciation in the near future (like 5 yrs)....Or, in the case where it would run well as a vacation rental, you could switch the usage, maybe?

For properties in Central Ohio, you can access records through the Franklin County Recorder's Office, which provides a public records search tool to help you look up property details, including any liens.

PM me, and I can share her details.

They don’t answer any specific questions you have.

Can you give us any specifics regarding the oriwotu and loan?

If your brother is looking to invest in real estate largely from a tax reduction standpoint they should pay a qualified real estate tax strategist to review their specific situation and what may or may not work for them. 

My recommendation is neighborhood specific.