I think you should be cautious to outsource things as a newbie without understanding how it works, what the nuances are etc because essentially you should know your business before you outsource things...doesn’t mean you have to be an expert but knowing it is vital.

This will be my primary residence and my partner will be paying some portion towards the monthly expenses.

I'd have interest in facilitating these types of deals and paying you that fee that's nothing for the value you are bringing if you really are. that's about 2 points on a hard money loan which isn't a lot, if you are flexible on payment structures we'd pay you out of construction draw proceeds each time we receive money we pay a portion of your commission back

Out of state investors are vital to the growth of Jackson. 

Sounds like you are in Orange county, which does not allow STR unless you live at the property and are allowed to rent out a portion.

@Jared York who owns the shared portion of the driveway?

Hard Money lenders prefer first lien positions during the rehab portion due to the enhanced security, control, and financial stability it offers.

Is someone sell only a portion of a lot and not trying to get a new property index number?

The other 50% of the gain allocated to the rental property portion would be taxable or could be tax-deferred through a 1031 Exchange. 

That's the appetizer portion of analysis paralysis.Why do you want to invest that money into real estate?