Also, I probably know that the owners is going to have to come out of pocket with thousands of dollars in the next couple months, including a fee for us to place a new resident. $100-200 in this scenario is an easy chip-in for us when a situation goes bad to ease the owner burden slightly.

Same issue: the requirement to work more hours than anybody else, which would include your partner.

That does not include lots of apartments.   

I use KeyCheck, a FF affiliate, for background checks, lease agreements (available for all 50 states) and electronic signing, and payment processing including credit/debit card payments.

Key factors in determining the classification include the volume of loans, the partnership’s intent, and the loan values.

It typically takes 4 to 6 months to produce on a part-time basis and my intention is that it will be of value to those in the industry, including me and a prospective mentor.

I'd recommend checking out BP's bookstore which includes @Dave Meyer's book Start with Strategy. 

Many of us including myself talk about our strategy and specialities.

I have a need for an updated lease that includes the changes to Colorado law last year.

I sometimes use Loopnet.com for quick examples of multifamily properties in different cities and the cap rate they produce, including the calculation itself.