I can put in touch with a couple of local insurance agencies.  

I still have enough room with my VA entitlement for a buy and hold in a couple of years, so I'd rather save it for later!

I have spoken with a couple real estate agents and they are scared to let me have the agreement thinking they are breaking some kind of code of ethics letting me have it.

I am looking for suggestions on how to structure a partnership (short term) that will benefit him but allow me to be dissolve our partnership after a couple years as he isn't interested in long term holds. 

In other words, FB marketplace cast offs won't be the best fit unless you're lucky enough to come by some Pottery Barn or West Elm or brands like that. 

After a couple years and a couple different programs I can confidently say skip them all except Vena Jones Cox's the Guru Manifesto. 

Quote from @Bo Baudrexl: I have been on Baselane for a couple months now.

You're local to me.There's a couple ways to go at this ;If you're looking to save some money you can have your plumber install sub-meters after the individual meters.

and you need to be ready for rough turnovers - potentially spending a couple thousand dollars every time a tenant leaves. 

I have been part of a regular meetup for a couple years now and it definitely helps ground you in your local market.