The only instance in which that would be appropriate would be if they need payment flexibility, as most HELOCS only require a interest only payment.

I agree that in the instance of a few single family homes, you're probably going to sell them for more by just listing them individually.

For instance I’ve got a building that still has 3 unrenovated units.

Would switching to targeting refinery workers endanger your ability to attact students in the future (a break in the word of mouth advertising, for instance).

If syndicator is building reserves for the first year of ownership, for instance, and not paying distributions, AND recognizes rental profit, you will have a larger tax bill that year, since you "made money" in the IRS's eyes, even though you did not receive any cashflow from your syndicator.On a more general note, a preferred return does not mean you will get that amount of cash flow each year.  

This is just one instance, though.

In most instances when one person is putting up all capital, best to enter into a 3rd party GC relationships rather than become partners.

 @Greg Scottin these instances I would say thank you and we accept your offer to return your deposit and will send over a lease cancellation document for execution 

In the instance you refer too, this is in florida and I have seen in FL defendants get attorneys fees covered.

In this instance the tenant questioned the other 5 and determined their rent was the only increase.