Am I misunderstanding my duties? 

At what point is having a core team vital to your success, I'm assuming you wouldn't really need them if you only had 2 or 3 properties right?

Father killed in the line of duty when I was 7 on the Louisville police department.

We have a duty to see that the place is being cared for and safe.

Most property management duties can be achieved while off-site with today's technology.

Single family rental purchased in OKC from Las Vegas while on Active Duty.

I know theres a puget sound group Active Duty Passive Income(ADPI) that meets in the area. 

This will allow you two to value the work of a PM and then if there is a time when he is no longer able or willing to operate as the PM, you already have the built-in amount to pay the replacement PM, and your brother will not be compensated eternally for 3 years worth of PM duties.

So, you'll have to get some sort of commercial financing.Just realize that lenders don't have any fiduciary duty to you, and they are in the sales business. 

They bring experience and confidence to the table when they handle their many job duties which include:- Giving you advice about updates or repairs that will make your home more attractive-  Helping you set the right price for your home- Marketing your home so it receives as much exposure to potential buyers as possible- Scheduling showings with potential buyers- Advising you as you negotiate offers- Handling all the required paperworkThat’s a lot of responsibility—so finding a top-performing agent who knows your market is a must!