I would offer 50% if an investor put in 50% of their money and I financed 50% from my other lender connections but I don't see giving somebody 50% for a loan as a fair deal.  

But to be fair Texas is usually far behind the fashion trends.

Depending on the state or jurisdiction where you reside this is a fairly simple process.  

I understand there are cons to partnerships, but there are also pros, and given your question, it sounds like you may be fairly new-ish to real estate finance, and the various ways that people get deals done.Partners can come in two forms: active and passive.  

Fair points.

I feel that what your property manager is asking is pretty fair, and a standard practice!

Before considering this, I do not want to set up the precedent that I will just bend whenever people ask for handouts. but I also want to be fair and am looking for unbiased advice on how to respond to this request.

The camera is pointing at their own car, but the unit right next to the parking about 25 yards away is the other tenants unitthe tenant complaining wants to see the video or picture of what it can see Fair enough.

This means your children would inherit the properties at their fair market value at the time of your passing, minimizing or eliminating capital gains taxes if they decide to sell.

Holding onto a property merely for tax considerations is a dangerous gamble.