If you're paying retail, you are not investing right.You need to be able to find deals. 

I live and work in the area and want to stay local in my initial phase of investing.

Mortgage brokers do typically come out cheaper than big banks.

What are standard terms and conditions when raising capital from investors for a real estate investment?  

I currently own a portfolio of self storage facilities in my county but I'd like to invest outside of my area.

This will be my first investment property and I am hesitant to just hand $30k+ to someone and trust it'll all work out.

The family member has expressed interest in adding my name to the deed so I or WE could use it to invest in real estate.  

Your focus should be on growing a profitable and sustainable business, and rarely does this correlate in anyway to the size portfolio you can grow  as quickly as possible.Before you concern yourself with your partnership agreement you should revisit your investment thesis and strategy. 

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

Quote from @Juan Ramon: I'm new to real estate and figured that wholesaling would help me build capitol for future investments but was curious to know if there are any other investors in San Antonio that know which title companies are investor friendly and know how to handle assignment contracts?