Growing up, my mother and I were renters, and I vividly recall the gratitude we felt when a landlord took a chance on us, despite my mother's imperfect credit history.

However, I do have a low credit score.

I would expect the one in his personal name shows on his credit report as a mortgage and the lender will factor it in his DTI.

But... you made so many mistakes:(1) No Personal Guarantee: try getting a loan of credit card for an LLC.

I have great credit, killer salary, and a bunch saved up but still can't afford a 20% down payment on anything over 600k. 

Many attorneys charge a consultation fee that will be credited to my bill if I continue to work with them but I don’t want to pay for various consultation fees unless I know for sure that I have contacted the correct attorney.

If you have decent credit (north of 680), you should be able to get 75% loan to value, assuming the DSCR is met (usually a 1 to 1 measurement between the PITI and the Gross Monthly Rental Amount).

Separate bank account, credit cards, signature blocks for every contract and document you are signing for LLC. 

obviously it would have to be no income verification lender. i understand that the interest rate might very well be higher. i have good credit and an impeccable payment history. im looking to consolidate and pay off debts other than the property. much thanks in advance 

I would also provide a small line of credit to the partnership which I would charge for of course.