I hope to meet others in the area, or even others outside the areas (long distance partnerships can work right?).

I am excited beyond measure to have my first property under contract! I know there is a long way ahead, but I am thankful to the BiggerPockets community and all the investors who are have been willing to share their ...

However, your partner in business does not have to be your romantic partner.

Feel free to message both of them for a consultation and pick the one you feel most comfortable with.Since you are looking to start a business with a partner, you want to go with an accountant who is familiar with partnership taxation.

Feel free to message both of them for a consultation and pick the one you feel most comfortable with.Since you are looking to start a business with a partner, you want to go with an accountant who is familiar with partnership taxation.

First investor partnership.

@Jorden Glasco, I'd recommend getting a proper legal partnership in place before moving forward on anything. 

Hi BP family, what is the best taxation status for an LLC with 2 members, s-Corp or partnership?

An attorney cost will be peanuts to that payday...Probably a tax CPA/EA too as it appears you're forming a general partnership for tax purposes -- which will require an annual Form 1065 filing with K-1s issued to partners.

@Scott ScharlThe partnership could loan funds to limited partners as a means of providing them with additional liquidity.