i loved their videos and i did contact them, but am worried as some have suggested that they pawn you off to juniors and that their response is very slow.

There may some merits to investing upstate/western NY, but I would suggest doing some serious homework into eviction timelines, annual rent % increases, etc. 

I would suggest starting with what types of investments you would like to get into and goals.

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. 

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Quote from @John Reagan Johnson: I am new to the real estate industry and am looking to connect and exchange businessIf you are new I would suggest something totally different. 

Joining a team is a good suggestion but not sure if all teams will allow you to specialize outside of the team's focus.

And are you suggesting to do a DSCR loan for any strategy or a specific one?

There are Class A industrial projects underway and the development of a large retailer.

The fact that RentRedi doesn't have another option (and apparently aren't open to suggestions?)