I just acquired one from a PM where they were charging a tenant a resident benefit package and a building protection plan.  

Either way, with rent and price appreciation, tax benefits, holding long term is a net worth exploder.

However, there are still plenty of tax benefits when it comes the income you generate from your multi-family property that you can deduct from. 

Keep in mind that strict rules apply, such as avoiding self-dealing, prohibited transactions, and personally benefiting from the property.If you’re not looking to involve your IRA directly in the property purchase, you could explore other creative financing strategies outside of your retirement account.

Their success speaks volumes however, its a bit much for me to stomach for a potential benefit. 

Here’s what you need to know:Key Benefits for Landlords1.

Quote from @Dean Sexton: There are benefits to both options.

I am using the tax benefit along with the principal pay down and appreciation to offset.

Half would be business, other half the primary benefit.

Plus by going with you, they won't have the benefit of an agent's errors and omissions insurance, the support of their brokerage, and the experience an agent has in protecting their clients from everything that can go wrong in real estate transactions.