I know that some folks are touting wholesaling and it can work in some folks, but your strength is in your knowledge about construction it seems to me. 

Borrower strength?  

If you do take in new investors, everyone needs to understand the strengths and weaknesses of each investor and what they bring to the table.

We both have our strengths so I feel all profits should be split equally.   

I do not have the strength to tighten the fixtures up so they don't leak - but maybe you do or know someone who does?

I already know that my strength is not in managing property and that I would be the frustrated lazy landlord just like the guy I talked with that day.

Figure out what you want - then figure out which approaches and techniques answer the call of duty respectful of solving those specific issues - then build a matrix between those and your strengths, predispositions, and limitations.

They have all had their strengths but few were open minded when it came to contract assignments and creative financing.  

In my experience a partnership can be an excellent way to combine complementary strengths in order to realize a shared vision. 

I am personally convinced and amazed by the incredible power & possibilities generated through a commitment to earnest targeted networkingI have made it my mission thus far; to bring value & business to others in our craft in an order to strengthen various bonds & utilize the combined strengths & advantages associated with the various roles played by both the many different real estate professionals & tradesmen also.