I am trying to run some numbers here and see if the cost of a cash out refinance is worth the benefit.

I am offering the limited partners a preferred return plus 50/50 of the financial benefit in the property, I.e. the cash flows, appreciation, and depreciation benefits.How do I keep it so that I am the only personal guarantor while keeping my investors interest secured in the property?

Woo-hoo.Take it if you have a loan, but don't get a loan for the 'tax benefits'.

This is yet another benefit to paying cash, since the money is already available.Respond Quickly to Counter Offers.

I feel like it's something I could benefit from since I'm not that experienced

I don't think becoming a licensed agent will benefit me in the short term but it may be beneficial long term. 

It is all up to what the specific parties find to their mutual best benefit.

@Andy Morris, MF can definitely benefit from understanding and negotiating the CapRate. 

I am hoping to get together with others that want to discuss and learn more about Real Estate, especially Multi Family, buy and hold, syndication, partnering and how to benefit from tax incentives for RE. 

I’m still researching them though so if there are any other thoughts/not obvious benefits about them - I’m all ears, thank you very much for the suggestion.