You've got to hand it to Drew and Jonathan Scott. The intrepid twins, known to fans as the Property Brothers, never seem to slow down. A glance at the roster of HGTV shows they've starred in is impressive (including but is not limited to Property Brothers, Brother Vs. Brother, Celebrity IOU, Property Brothers: Buying and Selling, Property Brothers: Forever Home and more). And the list has expanded yet again: In their new series Backed by the Bros, the Scott siblings venture into new and potentially risky territory. For the first time in their HGTV history, Jonathan and Drew are "letting go of the reins" as they take on roles as mentors to less-seasoned real-estate investors who have a project in the works but need some Brothers-style wisdom and advice.

"It’s completely different from any show we’ve done before," Drew told HGTV. "We can give suggestions and our best advice, but it’s really up to the investors to decide if they’re going to take it." Here's a sampling of our favorite designs and upgrades featured in Season 1 of HGTV's Backed by the Bros.

James and Isabel are house flippers who reached out to Drew and Jonathan for some guidance with their foundering investment property. They had purchased a 2,000-square-foot building in North Hollywood (NoHo) — a desirable Los Angeles neighborhood close to great restaurants, shopping and activities. But the building itself is even closer (next to) a utility right-of-way and massive power lines. The intent was to demolish the existing building and erect a small apartment building in its place, but after struggling with local regulations, zoning permits and mounting expenses, James and Isabel eventually gave up in favor of simply unloading their money-pit investment as quickly as possible.

Jonathan advised that, given their relatively modest renovation budget, they were unlikely to recover their investment via a flip. The brothers recommended they, instead, renovate with the focus of turning the building into a short-term rental property. Under the tutelage of the Brothers and their team, the owners took on much of the work themselves and were able to realize a well-executed and potentially lucrative makeover.

The design team suggested keeping the living room's original footprint, which opens up into the newly renovated kitchen. Materials and furnishings were chosen with durability and style in mind.

A bright and earth-toned color palette complements simple-yet-elegant furnishings in the living room. "The appeal as soon as you walk through the front door is phenomenal," said Drew, once the renovation was complete. "In rentals, first impressions are everything."