While some of us (including myself) would think that buying something that doesn't cash flow is stupid, if thats what the market cap rate is, thats what it is.Ultimately, I'm guessing the reason they do it is because they're betting on appreciation and/or combination of appreciation, principal paydown of rents,that rents go up so eventually it will cash flow positive.

I would say Quickbooks Online is probably your best bet.  10 units isn't enough to pay more for more sophisticated software, but it certainly is enough for things to get confusing!

I'm betting you will. 

I am thinking about writing a full post about my property management experience in the future, after I make some changes.So that was more answer than you bargained for I bet.

If dad will pay a month (I would not bet on it), it would give Mom time to find a place. 

., land, value added commercial turn around, and bets on neighborhood changes.I believe its most important for a real estate participant to understand where he is on the real estate spectrum, i.e., investor, in the real estate business, or a service provider.  

I suspect the utilities are split (at least gas and electric) but I would bet that the water/sewer/trash are shared so I expect that OPEX cost to be significant.

But chances are they will be a better bet than most Americans which you can do checks on.

I bet I can assist you in your RE investing.

And/Or because it's in Ohio is the homestead exception the best bet and leave it in his name?