Syndication explanation for dumby

[Josh Heatherly]

Been a little confused on exactly how syndication works. How are returns decided for a investment? If I had $50k and invested on a syndication deal , how/when do I get my 50k back? How do I know how much I will get monthly/quarterly as a split partnership? If not bought out before the property is sold, does the entire profit made on the sale get split between investors who helped fund the deal? I know I am over thinking it but would love it dumbed down for me. The process seems confusing to me so any help is more than appreciated!