Welcome and happy to share some strategies in Greater Boston area that might work for you and your partner.

I have something I will buy regardless of others’ buy-in, but the way I see it working is I get it under contract, present my plan to a couple others who are interested and more experienced, they agree to partner and we complete the purchase together.

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

For background, I'm partnered with an architect and interior designer, but I'd have to find most of the subs as I don't have any formal connections (at least in the area I'd like to build).

Partner and I bought our first STR in Western NC.

I have seen great properties coming out with a great rental rate, but you would know those move quickly so being partner with someone local in DFW is always a good idea.

I think it might be wise to get a partner for your first deal. 

One common approach is to form a legal entity, such as an LLC, where both of you are equal partners.

They’re requesting what feels like an unreasonable amount of information, and the demands keep escalating.So far, they’ve asked for:A video tour of my home officeCredit checks on me and my partnerCopies of the deeds for every property we ownA copy of my partner’s home lease and utility billsBusiness phone billsA signed letter from the bank verifying our accountsBank statementsHonestly, it feels more like qualifying for a loan than trying to become a customer.

Know your market (or partner with someone who does) AND do research, research, and some more research.