Outline where you want to be in five years.

I'd imagine it's pretty clearly outlined that it's X amount of time AFTER the Broker himself is paid.

I like what Mike said and he is right.I offer with a letter of intent (LOI) that outlines 3 scenarios and prices which would work for me. 

Have a Joint Venture Agreement that outlines who puts in how much money, how disbursements are made, what happens in the event one of you wants to leave the agreement.

The plan does not have to be extremely detailed, but you should give yourself an outline. 

I am thinking about reading  "The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down: Real Life Strategies for Investing in Real Estate Using Other People's Money" and wanted some opinions before I buy it.Please let me know if it's worth it as well as some of the other books outlined in that PDF.Thanks! 

In this series we will talk about the Importance of branding yourself as a real estate agent, the steps needed to define and outline your brand, and the consistency needed in all aspects of your marketing plan to put your brand to work for you!

You should pitch the terms. 50/50 profit share of net proceeds after the sale of the home. outline all responsibilities so that it shows that 1/2 of the work is taken care of by each of you. be open to other small edits she may propose. 

My goal is to own a multi family unit in the greater DC area (locations outlined below) by the end of this year.

Clearly write (can't stress this enough) write down your partnership agreement which outlines all duties that will be divided between both of you.