2) When this becomes a LTR could your brother handle most/all of the property management to help bring this closer to 50/50? 

Since you don't want to get your real estate license, working for a property management company is an ok hybrid, but not what I would call fun.

I also recommend reading “Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties” - I found it to be very helpful when I got started investing 2.5 years ago.

Credit Score: A minimum credit score of 620 is generally needed for financing a rental Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI): Lenders will look at your DTI to ensure you can manage the mortgage payments alongside your existing debt.

@Farris Roach III we definitely can, and also if you dont mind me asking how did you become an account manager for a bank?

Self managing a property is challenging but educational.

.- Seeking properties that can generate $2K+ a month in combined rent after factoring in property management, insurance, and property tax expenses.Seeking Advice:- Would purchasing two houses in the Midwest to achieve $2K+ cash flow per month be a sound strategy, or do you recommend alternative approaches?

Hey Chad - my office manager deals with this but we are not big fans of Airbnb.

It's crucial to ensure that the terms are manageable and that this approach doesn't jeopardize your financial recovery plan.2.

The tax deferral from a cost segregation study is a very powerful and strategic tool to utilize in a wealth management plan for your estate.Enhancement of Property ValueReal estate property that has had a cost segregation study performed on it is more appealing to buyers and investors as there is potential for a continuation of tax savings.