Question about Syndicating Deals

[Goanar Mar]

I recently read the book “Investing in Real Estate with no and low money down” by Brandon Turner and one question I had about syndications is I know the limited partners generally pay for the down payment and different fees but in terms of the loan itself from the bank do the general partners apply for that as a business loan? Do they need an L.L.C? Also is it common to use syndication to purchase different types of commercial properties like shopping centers and office centers?