Cash offers lower costs and control but limits diversification and potential returns while financing allows you to scale faster with more properties, but increases complexity and risk.

The rules are less complex, there aren't any fees (at least at Schwab), and more tailored for small businesses; however it doesn't allow for quite as much in contributions ($14k in 2022).  

My partner is experienced in landscaping and maintenance for apartment complexes.

These are more complex legal structures that can provide even more protection than a traditional LLC alone.

The progression and growth of our company is what brought us to the place of seeking to purchase a larger complex.

I would rather not due to more complexity and cost2.

Given the complex nature of investments and personal finance, I want to make sure I'm making informed decisions right from the start.From what I understand, a fiduciary financial advisor is someone legally obligated to put my interests ahead of their own, which sounds reassuring.

HiI purchased a 14 unit apartment complex 3 years ago.  

Either you use a mileage allowance of 67 cents per mile or you use a more complex method called actual expenses.

I have almost 5,000 posts where I've been answering these questions over the last several years.What you're asking is a complex one.