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. 

During our discussions, we explored goals for growth in an indirect partnership.

Hello allGeneral question/ partnership/mentorship ( appreciated). 26 yr old starting out.

Setting up a partnership with our Belizean contractors to teach them the Lumber industry. 

I have some ideas about how to make this possible (partnership, private loans, refi/heloc, or combination)...But what would you do in my situation, if you were starting your portfolio from the beginning in 2024?

Some are in partnerships, while others are owned solely by my wife and me.

Some are in partnerships, while others are owned solely by my wife and me.

Creative financing, partnerships, or shifting to long-term appreciation rather than strict cash flow might also help in this market.

You want Someone who is just in it to get a return and have a great partnership.

Quote from @Sharad Bagri: For a general partnership (without the LLC), that will invest in real estate in Ohio, what kind of bank account can we open, like checking, saving or anything else?