Partnerships are just friendships that revolve around profit.

My criteria are to be all in for 75% ARV, cash flow positively, and not be in bad neighborhoods.Host a BP meetup every monthWrite my second bookPut out 2 educational videos on my youtube channel a monthFilm my second episode with House HuntersStrengthen my friendship with three specific people who all embody a trait I want to be better at (brandon, daniel and andrew)Host more biggerpockets podcasts and become the best host I possibly can.Finish the year weighing 220 lbsGrow my net worth by 1 millionI have become very passionate about helping people accomplish their goals and would love to hear more about how i can help people do that. 

So, I wanted to start meeting local investors, business owners, real estate agents, and general contractors before than and start building up some friendships and business partners.Let me know if this is something you would have time for, and we can set a day.I will be able to meet up Oct. 11th - 16thThanks,Will Foster

Gay Lloyd is correct, that signed agreements needs to be in place.  1st it helps protect all involved and it can cost a friendship, feelings of abuse and true monetary lost.  

And I know that I can finally afford the time to make amends to my friendships and relationships with my loved ones.

We don't mix business with friendship.

These are the "Why" I am interested in investing.I could also pursue a place in Toms River New Jersey, by Seaside Heights which is a popular summer location by the beach where I was born and raised and also have roots.Finally, I could think about pursuing Greenville, North Carolina where my Wife has roots, or Naples Florida where my parents currently live and are developing incredible friendships I could use to my advantage.Does anyone have knowledge about investing in any of these locations, would anyone be interested in getting to know and working with me to purchase my first property in one of these locations, which could be mutually beneficial.

These are the "Why" I am interested in investing.I could also pursue a place in Toms River New Jersey, by Seaside Heights which is a popular summer location by the beach where I was born and raised and also have roots.Finally, I could think about pursuing Greenville, North Carolina where my Wife has roots, or Naples Florida where my parents currently live and are developing incredible friendships I could use to my advantage.Does anyone have knowledge about investing in any of these locations, would anyone be interested in getting to know and working with me to purchase my first property in one of these locations, which could be mutually beneficial.

Find a couple local investors meetups to join and start developing friendships with other investors at those meetings. 

Throughout my real estate career I have always developed friendships with my core 4/5 or 6.