Second, I'd like to manage each property to make some cash flow to cover my 2 biggest expenses which is housing (covered by house hacking) and transportation.

Make sure you and your brother are on the same page, and it might be helpful to have an open conversation with your wife about the potential risks and benefits.

It's not always an option, but when it works out, it can make a big difference.I get that every situation has its quirkes, and sometimes the usual routes just don't cut it.

Some lenders will call them points, some will just have points labeled as fees like orig fees, processing fees, UW fees, etc.

She was planning a cross-country move to be with her family in Las Vegas, but the process was daunting.

Some states also require an annual license fee to own and operate an LLC so that could also cause a potential for increased costs there as well.I would consult with a real estate attorney to see if an LLC makes sense from a legal standpoint and advise your accountant as to your decision so the appropriate tax filings can be made. 

Hey Hares, I started to see the same slippage in a property management company I was using in NC and ultimately I made the decision to self manage everything even from across the country. 

I'm not making that up, that's the qualification standard that's applied.

Basically, I would make it very uncomfortable for the tenant to remain in the rental.

Construction and real estate investing background.Interested in the entitlements process and value add to land for new construction.