paying rent to partnership when only 1 partner is occupying prop

[Joseph O'Connor]

I am about to close on a 3plex with a business partner.  I will live in one of the 3 units and manage the property, but my partner will not be living in or managing the property.  My plan was to pay rent to the partnership at a reduced rate in return for handling the management responsibilities.  However, on other similar posts on this site, I have read that I should not pay rent to the partnership and I will only be able to deduct depreciation and expenses for 2/3 of the property.  Living rent free is great for me personally, but it is not really fair for my partner.  How do we work this out?

Thanks!