Valuables can be stored in a safe, storage room or safety deposit box.

They pay me a percentage, but they save a much bigger percentage by keeping their rents at market rate, getting tenants that pay and don't trash the units, etc.If I were in your shoes, I would cash out the equity on the home and use that for investing.

You can also diversify your portfolio within syndications by investing in different assets within commercial real estate such as storage, multifamily, mobile home parks and etc. 

My wife and I own two triplexes and a detached garage that we turned into a storage unit.

Charlie Campanella I was in your shoes a decade ago (adjusted for inflation).

I would raise it incrementally from now on if I were in your shoes.

We just had our own personal door code and it makes us feel a lot safer with guests in the house.One of the best things we did when screening guests is we would send them a "welcome message" which reinterated rules such as-Don't park in the driveway-Take your shoes off at the door-etc.and hidden (smack dab in the middle) was the "secret code phrase" that they had to reply with to confirm they actually read the welcome message.

And secondly, if you were in my shoes would you walk away or continue to proceed with the purchase - if continuing with the purchase, what should the next steps be?

And if the deal is better than that standard/hurdle, the sponsors use ultra conservative assumptions to get back to standard and under-promise and over-deliver.My last three investments were in Bradenton FL (self-storage), Arlington TX (multifamily), and all over the country (MHP & SS fund).FYI...A going in 6 cap for an A or B class with a strong value add in a good location is a great deal.Hope that helps.

My favorite quote of all time- "Don't take advice from someone you wouldn't trade shoes with."