Thank you all for your responses, and apologies for the delayed reply.

You will generally want to make sure you are compatible and have similar visions, clear responsibilities of what each partner will be doing, and can openly communicate with this person.At a high level, though, what does "finding a partner" mean to you?  

Thanks everyone for your responses!!

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Not only will this help reduce unexpected costs but tenants often take care of their property better when they are responsible for the repair costs. 

I've had HUD forms filled out billing me for pro-rations that were the seller's responsibility, agents who have lost track of contingency removal dates, ... the list goes on and on.

Love any and all responses! 

Who is responsible for cleaning the construction site and keeping public walk ways free and clear of construction debris since you are in CA without the ability to monitor the site?

It's possible the engineer is agreeing to take on the ENTIRE development process and manage the entire development of the project but that would need to be clearly defined in the roles and responsibilities of the development partnership. 

Thanks to AHP Servicing for their prompt response.