I have some capital, but am excited to work with this person, and access his knowledge and resources...I would love to hear about some thoughts/ resources on how to craft partnerships....

Start crafting your plan for how you want to achieve your goals, the strategy you will employ in the beginning, and when you know you've hit your target.    

And - I have not tested this yet - I think standard agreements make it easier in court vs something home crafted.

If you're looking to build real wealth, continuously learn and refine your craft. 

Curious what is the best way to craft some of the scripts you mentioned.  

looking for free seminars in the DMV area that are crafted more towards beginners in the real estate game. 

You can use their experience to craft a list targeted to your goals.

So, what @Jessica Zolotorofe said, get out the operating agreement.You may find that you cannot prevent the sale and 1031 but using 1031 creatively you may be able to craft an exit from the subsequent purchase.

We are both in the craft beer industry, which is very fitting for CO, but are looking to retire early with real estate within 10-15 years. 

Ensure the agent/s on your team are investment savvy, crafting offers that are competitive based on the end goal.