If it matters to any degree to retain this tenant, if listing for new tenant is a pain, I'd simply call this guy up, I'd be upfront and ask him about all this.

The specific tax treatment would depend on how the preferred equity is structured in the syndication and whether it qualifies as debt-like equity or retains characteristics of a typical equity investment.

Keep the 3.4% mortgage in his name to retain the low rate, and set up a lease agreement where you handle management, pay the mortgage, and share profits.

I mean if you get it, it will allow you to retain your investors.As an alternative, you can take the route others suggested:1) Fund  of funds2) Partner with others on GP side in an investors' management roleKeep in mind, that both options would require you to have a full understanding of the role and the regulations involved. 

A sales agency retained by manufacturer sell's (B2B) for the manufacturer.

Thankfully, Bigger Pockets has retained all our feedback both positive and negative.

His retainer was $2K and I got about $500 back from him.

Two complete interior remodels, new retaining wall.

The land represents ~1% of the purchaseOn the contrary - if you purchase a $2 MM shack in manhattan on a postage stamp lot, the land could represent 99%Lever 2 - % of the property with a shorter useful life.Not all parts of a piece of real estate are depreciated at the same speed.Certain personal property assets have SHORTER lifespans in the eyes of the IRS vs the standard 27.5/39 year livesProperties with tons of this often have:- Over-developed land sites (hardscaping, pools, retaining walls)- Fancy Fixtures- Fancy Furniture (STRs!)

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.