Builders offered everything from rate buydowns to other buyer incentives to make their homes more attractive.

I think you need to find a good local agent, network with investors(local meet ups, FB groups, etc) and learn more to dial in the gameplan. 

You would need to do a detailed write up of both you and your brothers situation to get any useful info from here.  

This has been my experience and I live in an ultra-competitive market.

I've been working in this space for a while, so I can definitely share some insights, tips, and even some lessons learned from my own experiences.Whether you’re curious about neighborhoods, market trends, or just how to navigate buying, selling, or investing here, I’m happy to chat.

Quote from @Chris Magistrado: Quote from @Jonathan Greene: I like the way you are thinking, but it's a little apple before the cart although you seem to get that you need experienced partners to make this work.

YouTube is also a fantastic resource—it's free and you can learn at your own pace, which is a huge benefit.

This!

Is this a good or bad idea?

Quote from @David Strunk: I know this question is off topic but I am also in NC the Charlotte area and was wondering if you could recommend a good CPA?