The upside:  There is a lot of money to be made, potentially, and every door you add to your portfolio builds your company's value bigger and bigger (vs. sales, where it's a transaction and then it's over).

Try looking into zillow/Redfin and see what your potential rents you can get near the neighborhood by filtering the bedrooms/bathrooms of the intentional property that you are planning to buy.

The house needs a roof and potentially a new septic system installed which they also considered. 

Look for properties with good potential but that may need renovations.

I'm debating on growing my own business from the ground up or potentially starting a franchise.   

I also feel like there are potential tax benefits to a loan instead of contribution/distribution.

The basis of the property remains the same as when it was transferred to you.Gift Tax Implications for Your Brother:Your brother may need to consider potential gift tax implications for transferring his share back to your dad.

It’s crucial to ensure those commitments are airtight to avoid potential fallbacks.

.- Analyze Deals Thoroughly: Once you identify potential properties, conduct thorough due diligence and financial analysis to ensure they meet your investment criteria.

It will be up to you to vet the potential deal sponsors/partners and Underwriting properly to make sure it's a good fit.