Also, check out if there’s any new development or improvements happening nearby, as that can boost property values.

Check out the MHU bootcamp by @Frank Rolfe!

It's always better to check with your brother's CPA since he has all the background, but I would say short-term rental with material participation requirements met by your brother, then do cost segregation.

Check it out.I am currently licensing a 12 bed RCFE in Santa Cruz, CA.

They’re requesting what feels like an unreasonable amount of information, and the demands keep escalating.So far, they’ve asked for:A video tour of my home officeCredit checks on me and my partnerCopies of the deeds for every property we ownA copy of my partner’s home lease and utility billsBusiness phone billsA signed letter from the bank verifying our accountsBank statementsHonestly, it feels more like qualifying for a loan than trying to become a customer.

I did check Loopnet and it's all listed for sale by brokers and agents, so I don't think it is off-market -- right?

check out insuremybrrrr.com 

If they pass all of the checks and have the proper income then they have a shot at moving in.

This ensures that any settlement check will be issued to you AND the tenant - and that you can interact with the insurance provider.  

For someone managing 1-5 properties you may be able to get away with checking up with it weekly.