A formal business built on this seems overkill as you’re essentially paying someone for a service that already has standard model.If you and the parnter have distinct business tasks/abilities (i.e. not what you would hire an agent or contractor for), such as off-market lead generation, that’s a different discussion.

Even if you create a non-CA LLC, if you are managing the business from California, you will likely be deemed to be "doing business" in California and therefore likely subject to CA taxes.

I highly recommend working with him, but only if you're willing to put in the effort to build a business and though leadership brand!

Yes, operations is a big part of that, especially for anyone that wants to be a business for the long-term.If I were you, I would be talking to office brokers about partnering more than an online forum.   

Start with small goals, and soon enough, you'll find yourself turning away business.

Ive tried googling and have seen the business on linked in and other websites.

Quote from @Griffin Malcolm: Open an LLC and apply for a small business line of credit from Key Bank.

Was the business credit enough to put towards a deal? 

I’m looking to network with people that help asset manage multi family apartment complexes.My business partner and I have grown to almost 300 units.

In fact, approximately 40% of our business involves the Section 8 program.40%...