It's not a fair partnership if you the tap the equity of their property to use together if you aren't brining any capital to the table.

@Gustavo Delgado I've looked at stocks, bonds, REITS, limited partnerships, and syndications, and have invested in all of them.

In our 'day job' business of remodeling we have stayed just a partnership with an LLC.

You are also able to send client disbursements directly through the platform with their Forte transaction processing partnership.

If anything, this is a great lesson in partnerships.

.✅ Building strong relationships and partnerships.✅ Exploring creative ways to get deals done, even without a ton of upfront capital.I know that success in real estate is a team sport.

You still need to send 1099s to all DBAs, LLCs, and partnerships.

I can't imagine being in a partnership with someone that brings nothing to the table but expects the same return as you do.

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I'd also suggest considering a partnership if you feel comfortable with that in order to reduce the risk completely on you.