The "easy" answer - short term rentals where your brother participates materially in the operations - this would mean 500+ hours a year.It sounds simple from a tax planning perspective. 

Do you have a track record of purchasing and operating real estate on your own?

I would definitely look into seeing if there are any AirBNB arbitrage companies operating in the area that may be willing to take it on. 

Hi BiggerPockets community,I’m new to real estate investing and currently running a remote operation to help connect investors with distressed homeowners and foreclosed properties across various markets.

Magistrate Judge Aileen Goldman Durrett on December 4, 2024.According to information presented in court, beginning in 2017, Espinosa, Smith, and Baltazar, along with others, are alleged to have operated a mortgage fraud scheme using various companies, including Short Sale Queen, L.L.C.

Once the home is a rental, you can deduct operating expenses like property taxes, mortgage interest, insurance, and depreciation (over 27.5 years for long-term rentals).

@Kathie Mata   appliance insurance may work in some places, in my area is quite slow to show up.   

., AirBnB) as it will expose your property to bad actors.Law enforcement and the legal system seem to operate quite slowly out there.

I think it's great as it includes warranty information for appliances, type of hvac filter, light bulbs and general maintenance etc 

With running this "business" there will be operational input costs.