They could hang rock, tape, prime/paint, set all the fixtures, tile the tub surround with a bench (bathrooms are 6' wide requiring a bench at the end of the tub), niche, tile floor, 4" tile baseboard and install all the finishes; towel bars, lights etc...

Property tax, insurance and what ever the buyer is doing with it (meth lab, pot farm, antique collecting).

That is the way partnerships usually work.You absolutely need to talk to an attorney licensed in the state where the partnership or property is located as state law varies a lot from one state to the other, and sometimes even from judge to judge, so knowing the predeliction of the local bench may be helpful.

So the pot can still be invested in the market and grow as if it were in an IRA.

When you are young your equity pot is generally smaller and thus it needs to work harder to get bigger.

i'd make him kick his full commission that he gets after splitting with the broker into the profit pot to split--especially on the buy side...youdon't want him to screw you and take his commission from the purchase..don't let him take a dime until you sell the property is my advice..i'd also see if he could come to the table with a few bucks as well..

I'm worried whether this mixing pot city will have a bunch of violence due to non-Raider jerseys at the games, if not, SUPER.

If not, you have two many hands in the pot.  

You are getting ready to stir the pot, imho.

As a buyer, you pay no commissions so why not add bench strength and get an investor-focused realtor/broker to not only help you acquire the right property in the right market at the right valuation - but provide resources like inspectors, trades, lenders, insurance, and more.Real Estate Investing is a complex business.