However, finding a mentor or a partner with experience could be a great first step to help guide you through your first deal and identify the right market for you. 

How do most investors with partners handle this? 

one of my bizz partner does solar in Hawaii on hotels etc and is quite successful at that the tax write offs for those that reside and pay tax in Hawaii is stunning.

Well, my partner bought his 2 non-conforming duplexes (8 duplexes on 1 lot , with single family zoning) under his LLC and he got permits in his own name. 

On wholesaling that is just transactional real estate with income that is taxed at the highest level and to be successful at it one needs partners or access to pretty decent amount of start up money to afford the marketing it takes to get your leads.

Just make sure they won’t place a lien on your company.Equity Partner: Consider bringing in an equity partner to help with the $300K down payment in exchange for a share of the property.Renegotiate Terms: Try to renegotiate the closing date or lower the down payment amount.

I don't waive the background check for any spouse or partner they're traveling with.

Take on cash (silent,...VERY silent) partners. 

Both my business partner and I put in 15k each to cover taxes and any other expenses that might come up.

House hacking with low-down payment loans, conventional loans, owner-occupied financing, seller financing, HELOC, down payment assistance, or partnering with investors can expand your portfolio.Good luck!