My thoughts , The buyers agent wont be working on a percentage basis , it will be a flat fee plus any extras . 

I would like to increase my cashflow by about $5000 extra a month.

These extra expenses will probably scare them away.  

A good custodian will be there to support you and provide education every step of the way; you may find you don't even really have the need for checkbook control (also a good option to ensure you're being extra careful following prohibited transaction rules).

Second, raising millions of dollars of extra equity upfront so that you can then redistribute it back to investors and claim 5% distributions, is fraud.

Any extra advice on other considerations would be greatly appreciated!

For sophisticated sellers with highly marketed deals, invest extra time in thorough due diligence.Next, assess the property's condition and estimate renovation costs.

I keep plenty of extra cash reserves to pay for repairs and maintenance.

Do we charge extra, tell them to leave?  

This compensates you for any potential extra vacancy time during an off-season turnover.