We all don't care how much Apple profits on our iPhone... what really matters is the product or value we get or in this terms the ROI on our principal.The fees can be broken down in the three main fees (so you might have to combine some of the above fees under one of the categories below):Acquisition fee (paid % of the asset price) - normally 1-3%Asset management (paid % of the income the asset produces) - normally 1-3%Distribution or exit fee (paid % of the sold asset price) - normally 1-3%Development fees (this is present in development deals) - exampleNOTE: Just because these fees are high or the split structure has too much going to the GP does not disqualify it.

Having said that, this is ultimately why I keep pricelabs, it gives me a structure to easily adjust prices via seasonality which I did not have before, it also continues my prices beyond the 12 month window - this helps if I forget to adjust future pricing and then the platform goes back to my default base rate kind of thing.Having said that I am no master or expert of PriceLabs. 

It might depend on what state the assets are in, and what state the entity structures in.

Quote from @Anne Christensen: Unless you have a ton of equity, I wouldn't bother with a legal structure that adds complexity and cost.The odds of you being sued are about the same as being struck by lightning twice.

Some fear losing control, while others are unsure how to structure a fair and profitable partnership.

You want both of them to be real estate experts so the process will be smooth. 

You could structure the deal with seller financing to bridge the gap.Possible offer structure:-Purchase Price: $170K - closer to actual value-Down Payment: Low or zero down to conserve cash-Interest Rate: 3%-5% - or better yet, 0% if the seller will agree-Monthly Payments: Interest-only or deferred until the sale-Balloon Payment: Full payoff in two years when you sellIf he wants $200K, you can still make an offer of:-$170K purchase price + $30K as a second lien due at closing-Seller carries $170K at a low interest rateHe would feel closer to his number, but you still keep within reasonable investment limits.2.

Mixed-use with some residential could also add diversification while keeping it simple.What’s the tenant mix like, and how are you structuring financing?

They provided registered address and limited mail forwarding for free and the process was fast and efficient.

I am new to apartment investing, I just wanted to get your guys thoughts on how I should structure a PPM and who I should go to.