Yes, last year we were introduced to DSTs via Leslie Pappas as well and have also read her book (Cashing In Tax Free: Your Ultimate Guide to a Tax Free Retirement Using 1031 Exchange and Delaware Statutory Trusts).

My credit score is fine (760-780) it's just not being able to show proof of income since I was transitioning out of previous business endeavors for the past two years that's causing an issue and ultimately leaving me in the dark on how to utilize the BRRRR strategy now.

It sounds like you had a lot of work in front of you and ultimately everything worked out.

You might even get pictures, year, make/model so you can demonstrate a little value during your promotion.Further, you might concern yourself with where the brother is ultimately going.

I don't mind guaranteeing the loan (I have a great credit score and zero debt) but I have no proof of income to provide and this is ultimately what's causing an issue with me doing the BRRRR strategy since I need to be able to get lending and then cash out refinance at some point. 

Understand, there is nothing "Short" about a short sale, and you need to get paid (up front) as a wholesaler on these kinds of deals as it is not uncommon for there to be multiple buyers in line before the bank ultimately agrees to close the deal.

Or even just assign it and still help out with the project just to gain some experience.And to kind of answer your question, my ultimate goal will be to have a mixture of investments.

Canada didn't do that, so there was nothing to collapse and therefore your banks survived. 

If they do not ultimately purchased the property within the lease option period, then they forfeit that option fee and move out.

The homes most buyers are in the market for are, unfortunately, the most difficult to find and ultimately buy," says Yun.