They get a share of the profit or a share of the loss.

What I'm really trying to do leverage up to more units either by adding a 2nd property or unloading this one and getting a larger commercial one. 

Are there any trends you're seeing regarding unit sizes and add-on that are assisting with demand, efficiency, and profitability in your market?

its great upside potential to buy under rented apartments. basically it is "profit left on the table" for you. that's if you can buy it on actual of course.for starters I check the rents on Rentometer and apartments.com , then i run it via my property manager juts to get a second opinion on the specific area.

In the event I need to pull money out, I'll have a larger pot...if that makes sense. 

Try looking at some of the larger offices in your area, especially ones that also facilitate real estate courses - reach out to the managing Broker and ask them to recommend a newer agent to you that would do it for a reduced listing fee - worth a try!

@Barbara Teel, the day you turn that into a rental (and a crappy rental it will be) you lose 35% of your profit. 

I am a brand new agent and my background is cash flow e-commerce sales(which means high volume with max %1 profit sales;) I passed my test and got my license and  I am starting my Real Estate career and I really would love to learn everything about real estate investing.

Many meet ups and "guru's" make wholesaling seem easy, quick and insanely profitable.

So we decided to to buy a larger home.