Speak to lenders, have a nice package together: they will want an SREO, your background, your assets/ income etc, they will want your "business plan", your underwriting, your capex breakdown line by line. 

I don't see mcuh on this business partner. 

He had a Viper and several other toys:)Are you planning on passing any of your wealth to others?

We are always look to help investors and potentially partner on some flips.Wow small world.

You can't do anything without their permission.The fence is right on the property line.

Hi Aidan, when you first started you can create your partnership agreement per deal depending on what your end goal is for the property. 

if you're beginning conversations with agents, and they don't recommend that you sign this agreement before the close on a property, is that a good thing or a bad thing? 

Most (in my experience) are not.2) You need to bring all of your terms to the attorney - how to structure distributions (are you 50/50 on all operating distributions?

HelloI am in negotiation on a property in Ohio.

There are some great suggestions here on down payment, interest rate, servicing, and underwriting the borrower.