Purchase Terms: Clearly outline the terms for your brother to purchase the property from you, including the timeline and price.To minimize the financial burden on your HELOC, refinance the property into a traditional mortgage as soon as possible.                                                                                           

Just make sure the numbers work for repayment and your overall financial goals. 

I have a call with an attorney today.I am just curious, how do I check the court records myself?

A main difference I noticeably experience is who the merchant of record is.Best of luck with your listings!

If it is recorded as built in 1920, that is what the insurance will be based on.The most valuable update with regards to insurance is the roof. 

Financially it only makes sense to invest remote if you have a sufficiently large economic delta between the market you live/work and Milwaukee.

Assuming the financials make sense to do this of course.  

It’s flexible—you can invest in rentals, commercial properties, or syndications—but managing it requires careful attention to avoid prohibited transactions.In comparison, a SEP IRA offers tax-deferred growth, which might be better if you expect a lower tax rate in retirement, but it doesn’t avoid UDFI tax on leveraged properties or allow borrowing.Before investing, check if SDIRA Wealth aligns with your goals and review their track record.

I've had so much emotional and financial stress from this house after I moved out (mostly from a mean and very demanding tenant).

The reality is most financially independent people went through a decade + of working 60-80 hours a week.