-Probably most important, some will give you leads and on-the-job coaching, while others offer none.So interviewing brokerages is vitally important and should be done BEFORE any training or investment in my opinion.

I will be more than happy to sacrifice a little cash for a great relationship with who is vital in the process of real estate.

I just finished a flip with an investor in a new market recently, my experience with the building department, the need for an architect/engineer to sign & seal documents and the requirement to obtain a new certificate of occupancy proved vital in getting the project done. 

For some people that might be alright but financial education is vital to any degree of success, at the very least find a financial advisor.

The stronger your network the stronger your value.Don't forget reputation is everything, having strong comps that support your research on the subject properties you come across will be vital in bringing value to those you encounter.

It's a lot, but getting good comps is vital.

Vital Farms went public.

Yes, people are drawn to urban centers for jobs, but they are mostly drawn there for the culture, vitality, education, and the intersectional opportunities of those places. 

You both seem to be bringing a vital part to the table... but as the originator of the deal I don't think I would drop below 50/50 on equity if your financial contributions are equal.  

And you might look at the book, entitled The Vital Ballance, by Karl Menninger, in which he presents his understanding of the stages of mental illness.