PROMETHEUS INCOME PARTNERS
SC 14D1/A, 1996-11-12
REAL ESTATE
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           Washington, D.C. 20549
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                                 Schedule 14D-1
              Tender Offer Statement Pursuant to Section 14(d)(1)
                     of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                               (AMENDMENT NO. 1)

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                           PROMETHEUS INCOME PARTNERS
                           (Name of Subject Company)

                        PROM INVESTMENT PARTNERS L.L.C.
                                    (Bidder)

                     UNITS OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
                                (Title of Class
                                 of Securities)

                                  742941 10 7
                             (CUSIP Number of Class
                                 of Securities)

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                               W. Edward Scheetz
                        Prom Investment Partners L.L.C.
                    1301 Avenue of the Americas, 38th Floor
                              New York, NY  10019

                                    Copy to:
                                 Peter M. Fass
                             Steven L. Lichtenfeld
                               Battle Fowler LLP
                              75 East 55th Street
                              New York, NY  10022
                                 (212) 856-7000

                     (Name, Address and Telephone Number of
                    Person Authorized to Receive Notices and
                      Communications on Behalf of Bidder)

                          Calculation of Filing Fee
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         Transaction                                   Amount of
         Valuation*                                    Filing Fee       
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         $4,275,000                                      $855.00         
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          *For purposes of calculating the filing fee only. This amount
assumes the purchase of 9,000 units of limited partnership interest ("Units") 
of the subject company for $475 per Unit in cash.

{X}              Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Rule
                 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting
                 fee was previously paid. Identify the previous filing by
                 registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and
                 date of its filing.

Amount previously paid:           729.00
Form or registration no.:         Schedule 14D-1
Filing party:                     Prom Investment Partners L.L.C.
Date filed:                       October 18, 1996


                         (Continued on following pages)
                              (Page 1 of 6 pages)





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Cusip No.:  742941 10 7                    14D-1                     Page 2 of 6



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1.  Name of Reporting Person
    S.S. or I.R.S. Identification No. of the Above Person

    PROM INVESTMENT PARTNERS L.L.C.

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2.  Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
    (See Instructions)
                                                                       (a)  {  }
                                                                       (b)  {  }
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3.  SEC Use Only


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4.  Sources of Funds (See Instructions)

    AF; WC

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5.  Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required   
    Pursuant to Item 2(e) or 2(f)
                                                                             [ ]
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6.  Citizenship or Place of Organization

    Delaware

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7.  Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    5 Units of Limited Partnership Interest

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8.  Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (7) Excludes
    Certain Shares (See Instructions)
                                                                             [ ]
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9.  Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (7)

    Less than 1%
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10. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO





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                       AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SCHEDULE 14D-1

         This Amendment No. 1 amends the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule
14D-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 18, 1996 by
Prom Investment Partners L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (the
"Purchaser"), relating to the tender offer by the Purchaser to purchase up to
9,000 of the issued and outstanding units of limited partnership interest
("Units") of Prometheus Income Partners, a California limited partnership (the
"Partnership"), to include the information set forth below.  Terms not
otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the
Schedule 14D-1 and the Offer to Purchase.

ITEM 1.  SECURITY AND SUBJECT COMPANY.

         Item 1(b) is hereby supplemented and amended as follows:

         The information set forth in the Introduction to the Supplement to the
Offer to Purchase, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit (a)(5) (the
"Supplement"), is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.

ITEM 3.  PAST CONTACTS, TRANSACTIONS OR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SUBJECT COMPANY.

         Item 3(b) is hereby supplemented and amended as follows:

         The information set forth in Section 11 ("Background of the Offer") of
the Supplement is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.

ITEM 4.  SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION.

         Item 4(a) is hereby amended as follows:

         The information set forth in Section 12 ("Source of Funds") of the
Supplement is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.

ITEM 5.  PURPOSE OF THE TENDER OFFER AND PLANS OR PROPOSALS OF THE BIDDER

         Item 5(f)-(g) is hereby supplemented and amended as follows:

         The information set forth in Section 7 ("Effects of the Offer") of the
Supplement is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.

ITEM 9.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CERTAIN BIDDERS.

         Item 9 is hereby supplemented and amended as follows:

         The information set forth in Section 12 ("Source of Funds") of the
Supplement is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.





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ITEM 10.         ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

         Item 10(f) is hereby supplemented and amended as follows:

         The information set forth in the letter to Unitholders, the
Supplement, the Letter of Transmittal, the Notice of Withdrawal, the press
release dated November 8, 1996, and the press release dated November 12, 1996,
copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits (a)(4), (a)(5), (a)(6), (a)(7),
(a)(8) and (a)(9), respectively, is incorporated herein in its entirety by
reference.

ITEM 11.         MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS.

         Item 11 is hereby supplemented and amended by adding the following,
copies of which are attached hereto as exhibits:

      99.(a)(4)  Letter, dated November 12, 1996, from Prom Investment Partners
                 L.L.C. to holders of Units.

      99.(a)(5)  Supplement to Offer to Purchase dated November 12, 1996.

      99.(a)(6)  Letter of Transmittal.

      99.(a)(7)  Notice of Withdrawal.

      99.(a)(8)  Press Release dated November 8, 1996.

      99.(a)(9)  Press Release dated November 12, 1996.





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                                   SIGNATURES

                 After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete
and correct.


Dated:  November 12, 1996


                           PROM INVESTMENT PARTNERS L.L.C.

                           By:  AP-GP Prom Partners Inc., 
                                its managing member


                           By: /s/ W. Edward Scheetz                            
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                               Name:  W. Edward Scheetz      
                               Title:  President






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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX


     EXHIBIT NO.                      TITLE
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      99.(a)(4)  Letter, dated November 12, 1996, from Prom Investment 
                 Partners L.L.C. to holders of Units

      99.(a)(5)  Supplement to Offer to Purchase dated November 12, 1996

      99.(a)(6)  Letter of Transmittal

      99.(a)(7)  Notice of Withdrawal

      99.(a)(8)  Press Release dated November 8, 1996

      99.(a)(9)  Press Release dated November 12, 1996





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                                                               EXHIBIT 99.(a)(4)
                                      $475
                        OFFER PRICE TO PURCHASE UNITS OF
                           PROMETHEUS INCOME PARTNERS

                  OFFER EXTENDED TO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1996

Dear Limited Partners:

                 Prom Investment Partners L.L.C. has increased its offer to
purchase Units of Prometheus Income Partners (the "Partnership") to $475 PER
UNIT.  This price exceeds by $25 per Unit the offer (the "Affiliated Tender
Offer") made by PIP Partners-General LLC ("PIP"), an affiliate of Sanford N.
Diller and the general partner of the Partnership.

         o       $475 IS THE HIGHEST PRICE.  OUR OFFER IS $25 PER UNIT HIGHER
                 THAN THE OFFER MADE BY THE GENERAL PARTNER'S AFFILIATE.

         o       WE HAVE THE CASH NOW.  WE ARE NOT SEEKING ANY BANK LOAN.
                 According to the Affiliated Tender Offer materials, the money
                 needed by PIP to pay for your Units "will be a loan from the
                 Bank of America, unless Mr. Diller utilizes other sources."
                 MR. DILLER HAS APPARENTLY NOT YET OBTAINED A COMMITMENT FOR
                 THIS LINE OF CREDIT -- consequently, you should evaluate
                 whether PIP's ability to close the Affiliated Tender Offer may
                 depend on Mr. Diller's ability to obtain the line of credit.

         o       WE HAVE HEARD THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE AND INCREASED OUR OFFER
                 PRICE TO $475.  As reported in the Partnership's Schedule
                 14D-9, the Special Committee (the "Special Committee") of the
                 Board of Directors of the General Partner stated "that in
                 order for it to support a tender offer by Mr. Diller's
                 affiliate, the price per Unit should be increased to $475."
                 We have increased our Offer to $475 per Unit.

         o       NO MINIMUM CONDITION.  We have now eliminated the condition to
                 our Offer that at least 4,750 Units be tendered.  Except for a
                 higher price, elimination of our minimum condition, and more
                 time to tender, the increased Offer is made on the same terms
                 and conditions as our original Offer.

         o       LIQUIDITY NOW AND NO COMMISSIONS OR TRANSFER FEES. NO MORE K-1
                 REPORTING COSTS. Our Offer provides you with cash now!  If you
                 sell all of your Units, you will also avoid the expense,
                 delay, and complications in filing complex tax returns which
                 result from an ownership of Units.  YOU WILL NOT PAY ANY
                 COMMISSIONS OR TRANSFER FEES.

         o       OUR OFFER ENDS SOON.  Unless extended, our Offer expires on
                 Tuesday, November 26, 1996.

                 In the event you have already tendered your Units to PIP but
would like to receive $25 more per Unit pursuant to our Offer, we have enclosed
a Notice of Withdrawal so that you can withdraw your prior acceptance of PIP's
offer.  In the event you receive any other offers, please contact The Herman
Group at (800) 992-6176 before signing any documentation.  If you previously
tendered your Units to us, you will automatically receive the higher price
without taking any further action.  If you have not yet tendered your Units to
us (or have now withdrawn your acceptance of PIP's offer and would like to
tender to us), please mail or fax a completed and executed copy of the enclosed
Letter of Transmittal and any documents required by the Letter of Transmittal
to The Herman Group using the enclosed pre- addressed, postage paid envelope at
the address listed below.  If you have any questions or comments, please call
The Herman Group at (800) 992-6176.

                             THE HERMAN GROUP, INC.
                      2121 San Jacinto Street, 26th Floor
                            Dallas, Texas 75201
                 Facsimile No. (214) 999-9348 or (214) 999-9323
                      For information call 1-800-992-6176

November 12, 1996                                PROM INVESTMENT PARTNERS L.L.C.






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                                                               EXHIBIT 99.(a)(5)
                               SUPPLEMENT TO THE
                           OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH
               UP TO 9,000 UNITS OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
                                       of
                           PROMETHEUS INCOME PARTNERS
                                       at
               $475 NET PER UNIT OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
                                       by
                        PROM INVESTMENT PARTNERS L.L.C.

  THE OFFER, WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS AND PRORATION PERIOD WILL EXPIRE AT 12:00
  MIDNIGHT, NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON NOVEMBER 26, 1996, UNLESS EXTENDED.

         The Purchaser hereby supplements and amends its offer to purchase up
to 9,000 Units of Prometheus Income Partners, upon the terms and subject to the
conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated October 18, 1996, this
Supplement and the related Letter of Transmittal, as each may be amended from
time to time.  Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this
Supplement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Offer to Purchase.


                                  INTRODUCTION

         The "Introduction" to the Offer to Purchase is hereby supplemented and
amended as follows:

         The Purchaser hereby amends the Offer to increase the Purchase Price
to $475 per Unit, net to the seller in cash, without interest thereon, less the
aggregate amount of any distributions per Unit declared or made by the
Partnership after October 18, 1996 and the date of payment of the purchase
price for the Units by the Purchaser, upon the terms and subject to the
conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase and the related Letter of
Transmittal, as each may be supplemented or amended from time to time.

         The Purchaser hereby further amends the Offer to eliminate the
condition that a minimum of 4,750 Units be tendered and not withdrawn prior to
the expiration of the Offer (the "Minimum Condition").

         In considering the Offer, Limited Partners are urged to consider the
following additional factors:

         o   The Partnership has reported in its Schedule 14D-9 filed with the
             Commission on November 4, 1996 (the "Schedule 14D-9") that E&Y
             Kenneth Leventhal Real Estate Group (Ernst & Young LLP) ("EYKL")
             has orally advised the Special Committee of the Board of Directors
             (the "Special Committee") of the General Partner that, based on
             the factors described in the Schedule 14D-9, the aggregate market
             value of the Properties is approximately $44.2 million and the
             market value of a Unit is $683.  However, it should be noted that
             EYKL did not render an opinion on the adequacy, from a financial 
             point of view, of the Offer.

         o   By an Offer to Purchase dated November 8, 1996, PIP
             Partners-General LLC ("PIP"), an affiliate of the General Partner
             and Sanford N. Diller, commenced a tender offer for up to 9,000
             Units at a price of $450 per Unit (the "Affiliated Tender Offer").

         o   PIP has reported in its Offer to Purchase that the Partnership
             will reimburse PIP for all its legal, accounting, printing,
             filing, copying, mailing, solicitation and all other costs, fees
             and expenses incurred in connection with the Affiliated Tender
             Offer.  This is the case even though PIP, not the Partnership,
             will profit from the Affiliated Tender Offer.

         o   The Affiliated Tender Offer materials report that the source of
             the cash amounts needed to pay for the Units sought pursuant to
             the Affiliated Tender Offer would be a contribution of funds from
             Sanford N.  Diller or an entity controlled by Mr. Diller, and the
             source of that capital will be a loan from the Bank of America,
             unless Mr. Diller utilizes other sources.  Although PIP discloses
             the existence of certain letters from Bank of America indicating
             that the bank believes it could issue a line of credit to Mr.
             Diller substantially in excess of the amount required to
             consummate the Affiliated Tender Offer,





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             no commitments for such line of credit from Bank of America have
             been obtained.  Based on these disclosures, the Purchaser believes
             that, and you should consider whether, PIP's ability to close the
             Affiliated Tender may depend on Mr. Diller's ability to obtain
             this line of credit.

                        ________________________________

THIS OFFER REPRESENTS AN INCREASE OF $25 PER UNIT OVER THE $450 PER UNIT BEING
OFFERED BY PIP PURSUANT TO THE AFFILIATED TENDER OFFER.

                        ________________________________

FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF LIMITED PARTNERS DESIRING TO WITHDRAW FROM THE
AFFILIATED TENDER OFFER AND ACCEPT THE $475 PER UNIT OFFERED HEREBY, A FORM OF
"NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL" IS ENCLOSED WHICH, IF PROPERLY DELIVERED TO IBJ SCHRODER
BANK & TRUST COMPANY, DEPOSITARY AGENT FOR THE AFFILIATED TENDER OFFER, WILL
ENABLE LIMITED PARTNERS TO WITHDRAW UNITS TENDERED PURSUANT TO THE AFFILIATED
TENDER OFFER.
                        ________________________________


                                THE TENDER OFFER

         SECTION 1.  TERMS OF THE OFFER.

         Section 1 of the Offer to Purchase is hereby supplemented and amended
as follows:

         The term "Expiration Date" shall mean 12:00 midnight, New York City
time, on November 26, 1996, unless the Purchaser, in its sole discretion, shall
have further extended the period of time during which the Offer is open, in
which event the term "Expiration Date" shall refer to the latest time and date
at which the Offer, as so extended by the Purchaser, will expire.

         SECTION 7.  EFFECTS OF THE OFFER.

         Section 7 of the Offer to Purchase is hereby supplemented and amended.

         The following is added to the section titled "Effect on Trading;
Registration Under 12(g) of Exchange Act":

         According to the Affiliated Tender Offer materials, the most recent
data reported by Partnership Profiles, Inc.  (an independent third party source
which reports sale information) indicates that 64 Units traded in the period
from August 1, 1996 through September 30, 1996 at per Unit prices between
$308.97 and $406.30, with a weighted average price of $334.72 per Unit.

         The following is inserted at the end of Section 7:

         EFFECT ON PARTNERSHIP LOANS.  Each of the Properties is subject to a
Loan Agreement and a Deed of Trust, Security Agreement and Fixture filing with
Assignment of Rents (collectively the "Loan Documents") in connection with
certain debt incurred by the Partnership as part of the development of the
Properties.  Such Loan Documents contain a limit on the sale, transfer or other
disposition, in the aggregate, of fifty percent (50%) or more of any interest
in the Partnership unless consent or waiver of the lender is obtained.  A
violation of such provision would allow the lender thereunder to, among other
things, accelerate the payment of all principal and interest and charge the
Partnership a prepayment fee.  The consummation of either of the Offer or the
Affiliated Tender Offer, when combined with previous sales, transfers or other
dispositions of Units, may result in a violation of such limitation and allow
such lender to accelerate such loans unless consent or waiver of the lender is
obtained.





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         SECTION 9.  CERTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PARTNERSHIP.

         Section 9 of the Offer to Purchase is hereby supplemented and amended
to include the following, which information was reported in the Schedule 14D-9:

             HARDBOARD SIDING PROBLEM.  The Properties, which together 
comprise 358 apartment units, were constructed with hardboard siding.  The
Partnership has learned that hardboard siding of the same type as that used at
the Properties is failing to perform as expected in a number of projects
(including other properties owned by partnerships affiliated with the
Partnership) in various parts of the United States, including in a 370 unit
apartment project that is managed by Prom Management Group, Inc., a California
corporation, dba Maxim Property Management (the majority of which is
beneficially owned by Mr. Diller) ("Maxim"), and where the hardboard siding is
the same as that which was used at the Properties.  The 370 unit project is
located in the same county as the Properties and is subject to the same general
climate conditions.

             According to the Form 10-Q, a wood technology expert was retained
by Maxim to test the performance of the hardboard siding at several properties
managed by Maxim, including the Properties.  On November 1, 1996, this expert
reportedly presented a preliminary verbal report to Maxim which indicated that
the physical characteristics of the hardboard siding at the Properties had
deteriorated dramatically since the construction of the Properties.  The expert
indicated that this deterioration is in stark contrast to the performance of
real wood.

             In early September 1996, a structural engineer retained on behalf
of Maxim to investigate the hardboard siding at several properties including
the Properties reported that his preliminary findings indicate damage which on
the surface does not currently appear to be major.  However, such engineer has
recommended destructive testing in view of the deterioration, since there could
be significant problems which are not evident from the tests conducted to date.
Maxim is in the process of obtaining proposals to conduct such destructive
testing.  In the 370 unit project referred to above, when the first evidence of
deterioration was discovered the problem also did not appear to be major.  The
Partnership reports that the problem has deteriorated rapidly, however, and is
currently believed to involve structural and other damages which, exclusive of
attorney's fees and other costs of litigation, the owner's representatives
contend exceed $28 million.  There is litigation pending against the
manufacturer, architect and various subcontractors relating to the 370 unit
project; discovery in that litigation has involved reviewing thousands of
documents and will require the depositions of numerous experts.  Accordingly,
the General Partner is concerned about the hardboard siding used on and the
extent of damage caused to the Properties.  The Properties and the 370 unit
apartment project are different, and therefore exact comparisons cannot be made
in evaluating the consequences and the resulting damages from the hardboard
siding problem.  The General Partner has instituted litigation on behalf of the
Partnership similar to that pending with regard to the 370 unit project.

             According to Schedule 14D-9, the Special Committee believes that,
at the current time, it is not possible to predict what the ultimate impact of
the hardboard siding problem will be on the value of the Properties and the
Units.  However, the Special Committee believes that, properly managed, the
hardboard siding problem can be resolved in a reasonable manner which will then
allow the Partnership to realize the full value of the Properties.

         SECTION 11.  BACKGROUND OF THE OFFER.

         Section 11 of the Offer to Purchase is hereby supplemented and amended
as follows:

         On November 4, 1996, the Partnership commenced an action against the
Purchaser and several affiliates in the United States District Court for the
Northern District of California.  In its complaint, the Partnership alleged
certain misstatements by the Purchaser in the Offer and sought to preliminarily
and permanently enjoin the Purchaser's Offer to purchase Units.  The Purchaser
believes the Partnership's action is without merit and will vigorously defend
itself.  On November 7, 1996, the Purchaser filed motion papers in the United
States District Court for the Northern District of California in opposition to
the Partnership's motion for a temporary restraining order and for expedited
discovery.

         In its Schedule 14D-9, the Partnership disclosed that it had entered
into an agreement with PIP pursuant to which: (i) PIP will commence a tender
offer for 9,000 Units at a purchase price of $450 per Unit; (ii) the
Partnership will pay the expenses associated with disseminating the Affiliated
Tender Offer materials; and (iii) the Partnership will reimburse PIP for all of
its legal, accounting, printing, filing, copying, mailing, solicitation and all
other costs, fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Affiliated
Tender Offer.  On November 5 and 6, 1996, representatives of the Purchaser and
Liquidity Financial telephoned representatives of the Partnership; no such
telephone calls were accepted by the Partnership's representatives.  On
November 6, 1996, counsel for the Purchaser





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contacted counsel for the Partnership for the purpose of exploring a possible
settlement that would be satisfactory to all parties.  Later that day, counsel
for the Partnership telecopied a letter to counsel for the Purchaser stating
that no settlement would be negotiated unless (i) Purchaser immediately
withdraws the Offer, (ii) the list of Unitholders is returned to the
Partnership, and (iii) the Purchaser and its affiliates enter into a standstill
agreement for a five year period.  On November 8, 1996, PIP commenced the
Affiliated Tender Offer at a purchase price of $450 per Unit.

         The Purchaser believes the legal action commenced by the Partnership
is mainly an effort to delay the Offer so that its affiliate can seek to
purchase Units for its own account.  The Purchaser is extremely disturbed that
Partnership funds (amounts that might otherwise be distributable to Limited
Partners) are being diverted in order to permit Sanford N. Diller, beneficial
owner of all of the stock of the General Partner and beneficial owner of all of
PIP, an opportunity to personally enrich himself.  The Purchaser believes that
the General Partner, as a fiduciary, should utilize the Partnership's funds
toward enhancing Limited Partner value, not funding the costs associated with
the Affiliated Tender Offer.

         SECTION 12.  SOURCE OF FUNDS.

         Section 12 of the Offer to Purchase is hereby amended as follows:

         The Purchaser expects that approximately $4,275,000 (exclusive of fees
and expenses) would be required to purchase all of the Units sought pursuant to
the Offer, if tendered.  The Purchaser presently contemplates that it will
obtain all of such funds from capital contributions from its members who have
an aggregate net worth substantially in excess of the amount required to
purchase the Units.  One of the Purchaser's members, Apollo Real Estate
Investment Fund II, L.P., has capital commitments from institutional and other
investors for aggregate amounts that exceed $500 million.  However, the
Purchaser may seek to obtain debt financing to facilitate the purchase of
Units, but no commitment has been obtained for any such debt financing.

         SECTION 14.  CONDITIONS OF THE OFFER.

         Section 14 of the Offer to Purchase is hereby supplemented and amended
as follows:

         The Minimum Condition is hereby waived by the Purchaser and is not a
condition to Purchaser's acceptance of Units for payment.


                        Prom Investment Partners L.L.C.

November 12, 1996






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                                                               EXHIBIT 99.(a)(6)

                             LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
                                       TO
                  TENDER UNITS OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
                                       OF
                           PROMETHEUS INCOME PARTNERS

        PURSUANT TO THE OFFER TO PURCHASE DATED OCTOBER 18, 1996, AS
                 SUPPLEMENTED AND AMENDED ON NOVEMBER 12, 1996
                                       BY
                        PROM INVESTMENT PARTNERS L.L.C.


                          Number of(*)              Purchase Price
                          Units Tendered            Per Unit      
                          --------------            --------------


                                                    $475





Please indicate changes or corrections to the address printed above.

(*)  If no indication is marked above, all Units issued will be deemed to have
been tendered.

================================================================================

THE OFFER, PRORATION PERIOD AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT, NEW
YORK CITY TIME, ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1996 (THE "EXPIRATION DATE") UNLESS
SUCH OFFER IS EXTENDED.

    The undersigned hereby tender(s) to Prom Investment Partners L.L.C., a
Delaware limited liability company (the "Purchaser"), the number of units of
limited partnership interest ("Units") of Prometheus Income Partners, a
California limited partnership (the "Partnership"), specified below, pursuant
to the Purchaser's offer to purchase up to 9,000 of the issued and outstanding
Units at a purchase price of $475 per Unit, net to the seller in cash (the
"Purchase Price"), without interest thereon, upon the terms and subject to the
conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated October 18, 1996, as
supplemented and amended on November 12, 1996 (the "Offer to Purchase"), and
this Letter of Transmittal (the "Letter of Transmittal," which, together with
the Offer to Purchase and any supplements, modifications or amendments thereto,
constitute the "Offer"), all as more fully described in the Offer to Purchase.
The Purchase Price will be automatically reduced by the aggregate amount of
distributions per Unit, if any, made or declared by the Partnership after
October 18, 1996 and on or prior to 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on
November 26, 1996 (the "Expiration Date").  In addition, if a distribution is
made or declared after the Expiration Date but prior to the date on which the
Purchaser pays the Purchase Price for the tendered Units, the Purchaser will
offset the amount otherwise due a holder of Units pursuant to the Offer in
respect of tendered Units which have been accepted for payment but not yet paid
for by the amount of any such distribution.  LIMITED PARTNERS WHO TENDER THEIR
UNITS WILL NOT BE OBLIGATED TO PAY ANY COMMISSIONS OR PARTNERSHIP TRANSFER
FEES, WHICH COMMISSIONS OR PARTNERSHIP TRANSFER FEES WILL BE BORNE BY THE
PURCHASER.  Receipt of the Offer to Purchase is hereby acknowledged.
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the respective meanings
ascribed to them in the Offer to Purchase.

    By executing and delivering this Letter of Transmittal, a tendering Limited
Partner irrevocably appoints the Purchaser and designees of the Purchaser and
each of them as such Limited Partner's proxies, with full power of
substitution, in the manner set forth in this Letter of Transmittal to the full
extent of such Limited Partner's rights with respect to the Units tendered by
such Limited Partner and accepted for payment by the Purchaser (and with
respect to any and all other Units or other securities issued or issuable in
respect of such Unit on or after the date hereof).  All such proxies shall be
considered irrevocable and coupled with an interest in the tendered Units.
Such appointment will be effective when, and only to the extent that, the
Purchaser accepts such Units for payment.  Upon such acceptance for payment,
all prior proxies given by such Limited Partner with respect to such Units (and
such other Units and securities) will be revoked without further action, and no
subsequent proxies may be given nor any subsequent written consent executed
(and, if given or executed, will not be deemed effective).  The Purchaser and
its designees will, with respect to the Units (and such other Units and
securities) for which such appointment is effective, be empowered to exercise
all voting and other rights of such Limited Partner as they in their sole
discretion may deem proper at any meeting of Limited Partners or any
adjournment or postponement thereof, by written consent in lieu of any such
meeting or otherwise.  The Purchaser reserves the right to require that, in
order for a Unit to be deemed validly tendered, immediately upon the
Purchaser's payment for such Unit, the Purchaser must be able to exercise full
voting rights with respect to such Unit and other securities, including voting
at any meeting of Limited Partners.

    By executing and delivering the Letter of Transmittal, a tendering Limited
Partner also irrevocably constitutes and appoints the Purchaser and its
designees as the Limited Partner's attorneys-in-fact, each with full power of
substitution to the extent of the Limited Partner's rights with respect to the
Units tendered by the Limited Partner and accepted for payment by the
Purchaser.  Such appointment will be effective when, and only to the extent
that, the Purchaser accepts the tendered Units for payment.  Upon such
acceptance for payment, all prior powers of attorney granted by the Limited
Partner with respect to such Unit will, without further action, be revoked, and
no subsequent powers of attorney may be granted (and if granted will not be
effective).  Pursuant to such appointment as attorneys-in- fact, the Purchaser
and its designees each will have the power, among other things, (i) to seek to
transfer ownership of such Units on the Partnership books maintained by the
transfer agent and registrar for the Partnership (and execute and deliver any
accompanying evidences of transfer and authenticity any of them may deem
necessary or appropriate in connection therewith), (ii) upon receipt by the
Information Agent/Depositary (as the tendering Limited Partner's agent) of the
Purchase Price, to become a substitute Limited Partner, to receive any and all
distributions made by the Partnership after the Expiration Date, and to receive
all benefits and otherwise exercise all rights of beneficial ownership of such
Units in accordance with the terms of the Offer, (iii) to execute and deliver
to the general partner of the Partnership (the "General Partner") a change of
address form instructing the General Partner to send any and all future
distributions to which the Purchaser is entitled pursuant to the terms of the
Offer in respect of tendered Units to the address specified in such form, (iv)
to endorse any check payable to or upon the order of such Limited Partner
representing a distribution to which the Purchaser is entitled pursuant to the
terms of the Offer, in each case on behalf of the tendering Limited Partner,
and (v) if legal title to the Units is held through an IRA or KEOGH or similar
account, the Limited Partner understands that this Agreement must be signed by
the custodian of such IRA or KEOGH account and the Limited Partner hereby
authorizes and directs the custodian of such IRA or KEOGH to confirm this
Agreement.  This Power of Attorney shall not be affected by the subsequent
mental disability of the Limited Partner, and the Purchaser shall not be
required to post bond in any nature in connection with this Power of Attorney.

    By executing and delivering the Letter of Transmittal, a tendering Limited
Partner irrevocably assigns to the Purchaser and its assigns all of the right,
title and interest of such Limited Partner in the Partnership with respect to
the Units tendered and purchased pursuant to the Offer, including, without
limitation, such Limited Partner's right, title and interest in and to any and
all distributions made by the Partnership after the Expiration Date in respect
of the Units tendered by such Limited Partner and accepted for payment by the
Purchaser, regardless of the fact that the record date for any such
distribution may be a date prior to the Expiration Date.  The Purchaser will
seek to be admitted to the Partnership as a substitute Limited Partner upon
consummation of the Offer.

    By executing this Letter of Transmittal, the undersigned represents that
either (a) the undersigned is not a plan subject to Title I of the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA") or Section 4975 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), or an entity deemed
to hold "plan assets" within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. Section 2510.3-101 of any
such plan; or (b) the tender and acceptance of Units pursuant to the Offer will
not result in a nonexempt prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or
Section 4975 of the Code.

    The undersigned recognizes that, if proration is required pursuant to the
terms of the Offer, the Purchaser will accept for payment from among those
Units validly tendered on or prior to the Expiration Date and not properly
withdrawn, the maximum number of Units permitted pursuant to the Offer on a pro
rata basis, with adjustments to avoid purchases of certain fractional Units,
based upon the number of Units validly tendered prior to the Expiration Date
and not properly withdrawn.

    The undersigned understands that a tender of Units to the Purchaser will
constitute a binding agreement between the undersigned and the Purchaser upon
the terms and subject to the conditions of the Offer.  The undersigned
recognizes that under certain circumstances set forth in Section 2 ("Proration;
Acceptance for Payment and Payment for Units") and Section 14 ("Conditions of
the Offer") of the Offer to Purchase, the Purchaser may not be required to
accept for payment any of the Units tendered hereby.  In such event, the
undersigned understands that any Letter of Transmittal for Units not accepted
for payment will be destroyed by the Purchaser.  Except as stated in Section 4
("Withdrawal Rights") of the Offer to Purchase, this tender is irrevocable,
provided Units tendered pursuant to the Offer may be withdrawn at any time
prior to the Expiration Date.





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  <S>                                                         <C>
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                                                      SIGNATURE BOX
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Please sign exactly as your name is printed (or             X                                                        
  corrected) above. For joint owners, each joint owner        ----------------------------------------------------------
  must sign.  If signed by the registered holder(s) of the             (Signature of Owner)             (Date)
  Units and payment is to be made directly to that                                                               
  holder(s) or Eligible Institution, then no signature     
  guarantee is necessary.  In all other cases, all                                                                     
  signatures must be guaranteed by an Eligible                ----------------------------------------------------------
  Institution.  (See Instruction 2.)  The signatory hereto             Taxpayer Identification Number of Owner (other
  hereby certifies under penalties of perjury the Taxpayer             than IRA's)
  Identification Number furnished in the blank provided in  
  this Signature Box and the statements in Box A, Box B                                                                
  and, if applicable, Box C.  The undersigned hereby          ----------------------------------------------------------
  represents and warrants for the benefit of the                       (Signature of Co-Owner)           (Date)
  Partnership and the Purchaser that the undersigned owns   
  the Units tendered hereby and has full power and                                                                     
  authority to validly tender, sell, assign, transfer,        ----------------------------------------------------------
  convey and deliver the Units tendered hereby and that                        (Title)
  when the same are accepted for payment by the Purchaser, 
  the Purchaser will acquire good, marketable and             Telephone (Day)   (     )                                
  unencumbered title thereto, free and clear of all liens,                    ------------------------                 
  restrictions, charges, encumbrances, conditional sales      Telephone (Eve)   (     )             
  agreements or other obligations relating to the sale or                     ------------------------
  transfer thereof, and such Units will not be subject to     
  any adverse claims and that the transfer and assignment      GUARANTEE OF SIGNATURE (IF REQUIRED.  SEE INSTRUCTION 2)
  contemplated herein are in compliance with all              
  applicable laws and regulations.  All authority herein      Name of Firm:                                            
  conferred or agreed to be conferred shall survive the                    ---------------------------------------------
  death or incapacity of the undersigned and any              
  obligations of the undersigned shall be binding upon the    Authorized Signature:                                    
  heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns                          -------------------------------------
  of the undersigned.  Except as stated in Section 4          
  ("Withdrawal Rights") of the Offer to Purchase, this        
  tender is irrevocable.                                      
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 </TABLE>
                               TAX CERTIFICATIONS

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                                     BOX A
                              SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9
                              (See Instruction 3)

  The person signing this Letter of Transmittal hereby certifies the following
  to the Purchaser under penalties of perjury:

  (i)  The Taxpayer Identification Number ("TIN") furnished in the space
  provided for that purpose in the Signature Box of this Letter of Transmittal
  is the correct TIN of the Limited Partner, unless the Units are held in an
  Individual Retirement Account ("IRA"); or if this box [ ] is checked, the
  Limited Partner has applied for a TIN.  If the Limited Partner has applied
  for a TIN, a TIN has not been issued to the Limited Partner, and either:  (a)
  the Limited Partner has mailed or delivered an application to receive a TIN
  to the appropriate Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") Center or Social Security
  Administration Office, or (b) the Limited Partner intends to mail or deliver
  an application in the near future, it is hereby understood that if the
  Limited Partner does not provide a TIN to the Purchaser within sixty (60)
  days 31% of all reportable payments made to the Limited Partner thereafter
  will be withheld until a TIN is provided to the Purchaser; and

  (ii)  Unless this box [ ] is checked, the Limited Partner is not subject to
  backup withholding either because the Limited Partner:  (a) is exempt from
  backup withholding, (b) has not been notified by the IRS that the Limited
  Partner is subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report
  all interest or dividends, or (c) has been notified by the IRS that such
  Limited Partner is no longer subject to backup withholding.

  Note:  Place an "X" in the box in (ii) above, if you are unable to certify
  that the Limited Partner is not subject to backup withholding.

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================================================================================
                                     BOX B
                                FIRPTA AFFIDAVIT
                              (See Instruction 3)

  Under Section 1445(c)(5) of the Code and Treas. Reg. 1.1445-IIT(d), a
  transferee must withhold tax equal to 10% of the amount realized with respect
  to certain transfers of an interest in a partnership if 50% or more of the
  value of its gross assets consists of U.S. real property interests and 90% or
  more of the value of its gross assets consists of U.S. real property
  interests plus cash or cash equivalents, and the holder of the partnership
  interest is a foreign person.  To inform the Purchaser that no withholding is
  required with respect to the Limited Partner's interest in the Partnership,
  the person signing this Letter of Transmittal hereby certifies the following
  under penalties of perjury:

  (i)  Unless this box [ ] is checked, the Limited Partner, if an individual,
  is a U.S. citizen or a resident alien for purposes of U.S. income taxation,
  and if other than an individual, is not a foreign corporation, foreign
  partnership, foreign trust or foreign estate (as those terms are defined in
  the Code and Income Tax Regulations);

  (ii)  the Limited Partner's U.S. social security number (for individuals) or
  employer identification number (for non-individuals) is correct as furnished
  in the blank provided for that purpose on the back of this Letter of
  Transmittal; and

  (iii)  the Limited Partner's home address (for individuals), or office
  address (for non-individuals), is correctly printed (or corrected) on the
  back of this Letter of Transmittal.  If a corporation, the jurisdiction of
  incorporation is _________________________.

  The person signing this Letter of Transmittal understands that this
  certification may be disclosed to the IRS by the Purchaser and that any false
  statements contained herein could be punished by fine, imprisonment, or both.

================================================================================
================================================================================

                                     BOX C
                              SUBSTITUTE FORM W-8
                              (See Instruction 3)

  By checking this box [ ], the person signing this Letter of Transmittal
  hereby certifies under penalties of perjury that the Limited Partner is an
  "exempt foreign person" for purposes of the backup withholding rules under
  U.S.  federal income tax laws, because the Limited Partner:

  (i)   Is a nonresident alien or a foreign corporation, partnership, estate or
        trust;

  (ii)  If an individual, has not been and plans not be present in the U.S. 
        for a total of 183 days or more during the calendar year; and

  (iii) Neither engages, nor plans to engage, in a U.S. trade or business that
        has effectively connected gains from transactions with a broker or 
        barter exchange.
================================================================================

For Units to be accepted for purchase, Limited Partners should complete and
sign this Letter of Transmittal in the Signature Box and return it in the
self-addressed, postage-paid envelope enclosed, or by hand or overnight courier
to: The Herman Group, Inc., 2121 San Jacinto Street, Suite 2600, Dallas, TX
75201, or by Facsimile to: (214) 999-9323 or (214) 999-9348.  Delivery of this
Letter of Transmittal or any other required documents to an address other than
the one set forth above or transmission via facsimile other than as set forth
above does not constitute valid delivery.

        PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THIS LETTER OF
                   TRANSMITTAL AND BOXES A, B AND C ABOVE.

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               INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
             Forming Part of the Terms and Conditions of the Offer
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         FOR ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING THE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL, CALL:
                    THE HERMAN GROUP, INC. AT (800) 992-6176
================================================================================

1.       DELIVERY OF LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.  For convenience in responding to
         the Offer, a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope had been enclosed
         with the Offer to Purchase.  However, to ensure receipt of the Letter
         of Transmittal, it is suggested that you use an overnight courier or,
         if the Letter of Transmittal is to be delivered by United States mail,
         that you use certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.

         To be effective, a duly completed and signed Letter of Transmittal (or
         facsimile thereof) must be received by the Information
         Agent/Depositary at the address (or facsimile number) set forth below
         before the Expiration Date, 12:00 Midnight, New York City Time on
         Tuesday, November 26, 1996, unless extended.  LETTERS OF TRANSMITTAL
         WHICH HAVE BEEN DULY EXECUTED, BUT WHERE NO INDICATION IS MARKED IN
         THE "NUMBER OF UNITS TENDERED" COLUMN, SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE
         TENDERED ALL UNITS PURSUANT TO THE OFFER.  Tenders of fractional Units
         will only be accepted if all of the Units held by such Limited Partner
         are tendered.

         BY MAIL:                                   THE HERMAN GROUP, INC.
                                                    P.O. Box 357
                                                    Dallas, Texas  75221-9602

         BY HAND DELIVERY OR OVERNIGHT COURIER:     THE HERMAN GROUP, INC.
                                                    2121 San Jacinto Street, 
                                                    Suite 2600
                                                    Dallas, Texas  75201

         BY FACSIMILE:                              (214) 999-9323
                                                    or
                                                    (214) 999-9348

         FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL:           (800) 992-6176


THE METHOD OF DELIVERY OF THE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS IS AT THE OPTION AND SOLE RISK OF THE TENDERING LIMITED PARTNER, AND
THE DELIVERY WILL BE DEEMED MADE ONLY WHEN ACTUALLY RECEIVED BY THE INFORMATION
AGENT/DEPOSITARY.  IN ALL CASES, SUFFICIENT TIME SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO ASSURE
TIMELY DELIVERY.  IF TENDERING BY FACSIMILE, PLEASE TRANSMIT BOTH THE FRONT AND
BACK OF THE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND THE TAX CERTIFICATION PAGE AND MAIL THE
ORIGINAL COPIES OF SUCH PAGES TO THE INFORMATION AGENT/DEPOSITARY AT THE
ADDRESS LISTED ABOVE.

         All tendering holders of Units, by execution of this Letter of
Transmittal or facsimile hereof, waive any right to receive any notice of the
acceptance of their Units for payment.

2.       SIGNATURES.  All Limited Partners must sign in the Signature Box on
         the back of the Letter of Transmittal.  If the Units are held in the
         names of two or more persons, all such persons must sign the Letter of
         Transmittal.  When signing as a general partner, corporate officer,
         attorney-in-fact, executor, custodian, administrator or guardian,
         please give full title and send proper evidence of authority
         satisfactory to the Purchaser with this Letter of Transmittal.  With
         respect to most trusts, the Partnership will generally require only
         the named trustee to sign the Letter of Transmittal.  For Units held
         in a custodial account for minors, only the signature of the custodian
         will be required.

         For IRA custodial accounts, the beneficial owner should return the
         executed Letter of Transmittal to the Information Agent/Depositary as
         specified in Instruction 1 herein.  Such Letter of Transmittal will
         then be forwarded by the Information Agent/Depositary to the custodian
         for additional execution.  Such Letter of Transmittal will not be
         considered duly completed until after it has been executed by the
         custodian.

         If any tendered Units are registered in different names, it will be
         necessary to complete, sign and submit as many separate Letters of
         Transmittal as there are different registrations of certificates.

         If the Letter of Transmittal is signed by the registered holder of the
         Units tendered herewith and payment is to be made directly to that
         holder, then no signature guarantee is required on the Letter of
         Transmittal.  Similarly, if the Units are tendered for the account of
         a member firm of a registered national securities exchange, a member
         of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. or a
         commercial bank, savings bank, credit union, savings and loan
         association or trust company having an office, branch or agency in the
         United States (each an "Eligible Institution"), no signature guarantee
         is required on the Letter of Transmittal.  However, in all other
         cases, all signatures on the Letter of Transmittal must be guaranteed
         by an Eligible Institution.

3.       U.S. PERSONS.  A Limited Partner who or which is a United States
         citizen OR a resident alien individual, a domestic corporation, a
         domestic partnership, a domestic trust or a domestic estate
         (collectively, "United States Persons") as those terms are defined in
         the Code and Income Tax Regulations, should follow the instructions
         below with respect to certifying Boxes A and B (on the reverse side of
         the Letter of Transmittal).

         TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.  To avoid 31% federal income tax
         backup withholding, the Limited Partner must furnish his, her or its
         TIN in the blank provided for that purpose on the back of the Letter
         of Transmittal and certify under penalties of perjury Box A, B and, if
         applicable, Box C.
                              (Continued on Back)
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WHEN DETERMINING THE TIN TO BE FURNISHED, PLEASE REFER TO THE FOLLOWING NOTE 
AS A GUIDELINE:

                 NOTE:  INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS should reflect their own TIN.
                 JOINT ACCOUNTS should reflect the TIN of the person whose name
                 appears first.  TRUST ACCOUNTS should reflect the TIN assigned
                 to the Trust.  IRA CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS should reflect the TIN
                 of the custodian.  CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF
                 MINORS should reflect the TIN of the minor.  CORPORATIONS OR
                 OTHER BUSINESS ENTITIES should reflect the TIN assigned to
                 that entity.  If you need additional information, please see
                 the enclosed copy of the Guidelines for Certification of
                 Taxpayer Identification Number on Substitute Form W-9.

         SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9 - BOX A.

      (i) In order to avoid 31% federal income tax backup withholding, the
          Limited Partner must provide to the Purchaser in the blank provided
          for that purpose on the back of the Letter of Transmittal the Limited
          Partner's correct TIN and certify, under penalties of perjury, that
          such Limited Partner is not subject to such backup withholding,  The
          TIN being provided on the Substitute Form W-9 is that of the
          registered Limited Partner as indicated on the back of the Letter of
          Transmittal.  If a correct TIN is not provided, penalties may be
          imposed by the IRS, in addition to the Limited Partner being subject
          to backup withholding.  Certain Limited Partners (including, among
          others, all corporations) are not subject to backup withholding.
          Backup withholding is not an additional tax.  If withholding results
          in an overpayment of taxes, a refund may be obtained from the IRS.

    (ii)  DO NOT CHECK THE BOX IN BOX A, PART (ii), UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN
          NOTIFIED BY THE IRS THAT YOU ARE SUBJECT TO BACKUP WITHHOLDING.

      FIRPTA AFFIDAVIT - BOX. B.  To avoid withholding of tax pursuant to
      Section 1445 of the Code, each Limited Partner who or which is a United
      States Person (as defined in Instruction 3 above) must certify, under
      penalties of perjury, the Limited Partner's TIN and address, and that the
      Limited Partner is not a foreign person.  Tax withheld under Section 1445
      of the Internal Revenue Code is not an additional tax.  If withholding
      results in an overpayment of tax, a refund may be obtained from the IRS.
      CHECK THE BOX IN BOX B, PART (ii) ONLY IF YOU ARE NOT A U.S. PERSON, AS
      DESCRIBED THEREIN.

4.    FOREIGN PERSONS - BOX C.  In order for a Limited Partner who is a foreign
      person (i.e., not a United States Person as defined in Instruction 3
      above) to qualify as exempt from 31% backup withholding, such foreign
      Limited Partner must certify, under penalties of perjury, the statement
      in Box C of this Letter of Transmittal attesting to that foreign person's
      status by checking the box in such statement.  UNLESS SUCH BOX IS
      CHECKED, SUCH FOREIGN PERSON WILL BE SUBJECT TO 31% WITHHOLDING OF TAX
      UNDER SECTION 1445 OF THE CODE.

5.    CONDITIONAL TENDERS.  No alternative, conditional or contingent tenders
      will be accepted.

6.    VALIDITY OF LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.  All questions as to the validity,
      form, eligibility (including time of receipt) and acceptance of a Letter
      of Transmittal will be determined by the Purchaser and such determination
      will be final and binding.  The Purchaser's interpretation of the terms
      and conditions of the Offer (including these instructions for the Letter
      of Transmittal) also will be final and binding.  The Purchaser will have
      the right to waive any irregularities or conditions as to the manner of
      tendering.  Any irregularities in connection with tenders must be cured
      within such time as the Purchaser shall determine unless waived by it.

      The Letter of Transmittal will not be valid unless and until any
      irregularities have been cured or waived.  Neither the Purchaser nor the
      Information Agent/Depositary is under any duty to give notification of
      defects in a Letter of Transmittal and will incur no liability for
      failure to give such notification.

7.    ASSIGNEE STATUS.  Assignees must provide documentation to the Information
      Agent/Depositary which demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the
      Purchaser, such person's status as an assignee.

8.    INADEQUATE SPACE.  If the space provided herein is inadequate, the
      numbers of Units and any other information should be listed on a separate
      schedule attached hereto and separately signed on each page thereof in
      the same manner as this Letter of Transmittal is signed.

      Questions and requests for assistance may be directed to the Information
Agent/Depositary at its address and telephone number listed below.  Additional
copies of the Offer to Purchase, the Letter of Transmittal and other tender
offer materials may be obtained from the Information Agent as set forth below,
and will be furnished promptly at the Purchaser's expense.  You may also
contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee
for assistance concerning the Offer.

               The Information Agent/Depositary for the Offer is:
                    T H E   H E R M A N   G R O U P   I N C.
                            2121 San Jacinto Street
                                   Suite 2600
                              Dallas, Texas  75201
                                       or
                         Call Toll-Free (800) 992-6176

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                                                              EXHIBIT 99.(a)(7)

                             NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL
                                      OF
          PREVIOUSLY TENDERED UNITS OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
                                      OF
                          PROMETHEUS INCOME PARTNERS
                                      TO
                          PIP PARTNERS-GENERAL, LLC
          PURSUANT TO THE OFFER TO PURCHASE DATED NOVEMBER 8, 1996


                                                         Tax Identification No.


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                         INSTRUCTIONS FOR WITHDRAWAL

A written or facsimile transmission of a Notice of Withdrawal may be submitted
at any time prior to the Expiration Date (or any extensions thereof) to the
Depositary for the PIP Partners - General LLC Offer:

                    To: IBJ Schroder Bank & Trust Company

          By Mail                              By Courier or Hand Delivery
          -------                              ---------------------------
   Bowling Green Station                             One State Street
 Attention: Reorganization               Attention: Securities Processing Window
   Operations Department                            Subcellar One (SC-1)
New York, New York 10274-0084                     New York, New York 10004

    
        By Facsimile                              To Confirm by Telephone
        ------------                              -----------------------

       (212) 858-2611                                 (212) 858-2103

     Please refer to the procedures for withdrawal set forth in Section 4
                 "Withdrawal Rights" in the Offer to Purchase
================================================================================

To: IBJ Schroder Bank & Trust Company, Depositary

Ladies/Gentlemen:
        Unless otherwise indicated in the box below, the units of limited
partnership interest ("Units") of the Partnership as listed below which were
previously tendered pursuant to the PIP Partners - General, LLC Offer to
Purchase dated November 8, 1996, are hereby withdrawn. Unless otherwise
indicated, the number of units being withdrawn are ALL of the Units tendered.


                          Number of Units Withdrawn
                          -------------------------

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                       LIMITED PARTNER(S) SIGNATURE BOX
                            (All Owners Must Sign)

If tendered by the Limited Partner(s) listed above, please sign exactly as your
name(s) is/are printed (or corrected) above. For joint owners, each joint owner
must sign. Note: The signatures of the persons signing this Withdrawal Notice
must be the same as those signing the Letter of Transmittal previously
submitted in every respect.

X
 --------------------------------------------------
     (Signature of Owner)                (Date)



X
 --------------------------------------------------
     (Signature of Co-Owner)             (Date)


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                          FIDUCIARY INFORMATION BOX


Complete this box only if signing as a trustee, executor, administrator,
guardian, attorney-in-fact, officer of a corporation or other person acting in
a fiduciary or representative capacity. Note: The signatures of the persons
signing this Withdrawal Notice must be the same as those signing the Letter of
Transmittal previously submitted in every respect.

Name(s) and Capacity
                    -------------------------------

Address:          
                    -------------------------------

City, State, Zip:
                    -------------------------------

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                                                               EXHIBIT 99.(a)(8)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Contact:  The Herman Group, Inc.
          800-992-6176
          Attention: Sherri Herman




               PROM INVESTMENT PARTNERS INCREASES OFFER PRICE TO
                  $475 PER UNIT OF PROMETHEUS INCOME PARTNERS


      NEW YORK, NEW YORK (November 8, 1996) -- PROM INVESTMENT PARTNERS L.L.C.
has announced that the purchase price in its offer to purchase outstanding
units of limited partnership interest of Prometheus Income Partners (the
"Partnership") has been increased to $475 per Unit.  The increased purchase
price by Prom Investment Partners is $25 per Unit higher than the price offered
by an affiliate of the Partnership's general partner.  Unitholders who have
tendered their Units to Prom Investment Partners will automatically receive the
benefit of the $475 purchase price and need not take any further action.

      Prom Investment Partners' offer has also been extended and is now
scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on November 22,
1996.

      For additional information, contact The Herman Group, Inc., the
Information Agent/Depositary for Offer by Prom Investment Partners, at
800-992-6176.

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                                                               EXHIBIT 99.(a)(9)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Contact:  The Herman Group, Inc.
          800-992-6176
          Attention: Sherri Herman




                     PROM INVESTMENT PARTNERS EXTENDS OFFER



      NEW YORK, NEW YORK (November 12, 1996) -- PROM INVESTMENT PARTNERS L.L.C.
has announced that its offer to purchase outstanding units of limited
partnership interest of Prometheus Income Partners (the "Partnership") for $475
per Unit has been extended and is now scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight,
New York City time, on November 26, 1996.  As of the close of business on
November 11, 1996, Prom Investment Partners reasonably believed that
approximately 670.5 Units had been tendered to it and not withdrawn.

      For additional information, contact The Herman Group, Inc., the
Information Agent/Depositary for Offer by Prom Investment Partners, at
800-992-6176.


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