Any kind of rental agreement?

This is why we network with other real estate investors - kind of like what you are doing here!

Alternatively, your sibling might use a 1031 exchange to defer taxes by reinvesting in like-kind properties, though this doesn't directly fund a primary residence.Other ideas include leveraging a HELOC on the rental properties for the down payment, taking out a 401(k) loan, structuring an owner-financed agreement, or a lease-to-own arrangement.

it doesn't make sense unless it's some kind of short term thing like a BRRRR - is that what you're looking at?

What is the kind of timeline you are looking for also?

Also you have to understand what kind of investor you want to be. 

Which kind of properties perform best there (size, amenities, etc)? 

What kind of auction?

Any local bank that does this kind of financing should be able to approve you as long as you have a good enough credit score and never declared BK.

As per chatGPT, closing costs in Ohio are usually 2% - 5% of the price, so maximum: $6950.I'm open to working with lenders of any kind to make this happen.