We need professionals comfortable with skype/phone conversations.Questions we haveShould we operate as a partnership?

I have a partnership with a factory that builds these in 9 weeks.

As long as everything is functioning and in working order.3.

Here is the rub:Property is held in title by a Partnership: Johnson and Cooper PropertiesOne partner, Johnson is prepared to sell. 

Check the Greater Houston Partnership if you don't believe me.Invest in TX and invest in Houston.

Careful in your selection as stains that are silane based (silicon) typically do not breath.I have seen the face of brick and the entire front wall of CMU 'popped' off an elevation due to sealing the exterior of a cavity wall system.My suggestion is to hire an expert such as an architect, building systems engineer or such to give a recommendation on how your wall systems were designed to function.

put together a contract for deed agreement that functions as a rental agreement.  

Now I'm just trying to figure out the most advantageous partnership arrangement. 

I'm not a tax guy, so check with a pro.It sounds correct about not being able to pretend the partner in the partnership or the partnership itself didn't happen.  

Not only can you not agree before the partnership, something will likely come up during, and it'll destroy the friendship.