We're keeping LTV low, taking more term on our debt than we anticipate needing, and have a plan that focuses on bringing the old leases more in line with the current average rates.We also run Downside scenarios to see what the numbers look like if we're wrong about room to increase or (worse) the market changes and results in vacancy going up and rates going down.Those are not pretty of course, but a large part of winning is being able to stay in the game.

We pay 1400 in mortgage and rent it out for 1700 (which is VERY low for the area and we will be charging $1900-2100 next year, we were just in a rush to rent this time around).This year we bought the house we live in and owe 250k and it's worth about 296,000.I am 30 years old, and a stay at home mom.

If you let him stay you really do need a rental agreement, so that if you have to evict him you have the agreement. 

Listings are staying on the market longer than they used to.

One possible pro for the office building is that businesses may stay longer than residents.

I would advise you to stay out of your parents financial life.You should also be moving out of your parents home then if they choose they can rent out your space . 

Just trying to staying liquid for the upcoming clearance sale when the economy tanks.

I also want a return on my investment for my bachelor's degree in construction management, and staying in that field justifies that. 

No evictions on tenants placed by him in 8 properties over 5 years.Downsides: turns are more expensive than Id like although he has been able to increase the average tenant stays and that has helped. 

For those who have 5+ flip projects going on at one time how do you track all of your expenses and stay organized?