You are suffering from a common misunderstanding of the law.

@Kmsuea Abdei signing an Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement is common, but it can limit you to working with just one agent.

Hello, we have a. apartment complex in LA County and want to install security cameras in the common areas.

The return on equity is probably very low considering they are paid off so maybe explore refinancing or selling the lowest performing one(s) or your biggest headaches to reinvest in more lucrative deals.I noticed you also used a metric of number of rentals to attain your goal rather than $$$/month.

@Rud Sev, I would ask the syndicators you are considering if they have any sample K-1s they have issued in the past to try to get a general idea of how they treat their common taxable items.There are a few things that are likely needed to be outlined:Your capital account balance for the investment, i.e. how much money the syndicator is saying you have outstanding at any time and used to calculate preferred returns, can vary from your taxable capital balance shown on K-1.  

It appears to be common in my area that an order is put in and the driver takes a check.

What are some pro & cons you noticed throughout your endeavor?

To gain investor confidence, ensure the investment property numbers are real, use the most common contract forms in your state (versus a 2 or 3-page) internet/guru contract form) with appropriate addenda, or an attorney-drafted form and attorney-drafted assignment agreement.

Limited supplies and month or more for shipments.Your will notice the Treated Pine boards used for the shed. 

Most of my clients:1) Put 20% down for a conventional investment loan.2) Put 10% down for a second home loan3) Something else, either hard money, DSCR, or portfolio loans.These are the most common ways.