Newbie: Correct method of paying a Wholesale "partner"

[Steve G.]

I'm probably going to need someone as my "boots on the ground" to help with some of the various tasks, as I'll be wholesaling from out of state.

My questions is: If my BOTG is not actually a "legal" partner (ie: not a part of my LLC or Corporation etc), but has their own LLC, how do I pay them and what paperwork would I need from them when I pay them a fee for their services following the successful assignment of a property (might be a 50% profit share, or just $1,000 etc)?

I'd assume that in the event I just pay them out, I'd be liable to pay their taxes?

Hope that makes sense?