So if, like in my situation, you do not want-need-have a "real" partner who contributes a lot fo the partnership then what options are there?

Most people looking for partnership deals have only sweat equity - it seems like you can offer some skin in the game as well.

- Serious- Wants to work with me- Answers their phones and communicates (and responds in a timely fashion to my requests)- Knows their product.Sounds like a GREAT PARTNERSHIP!

I also started a couple of partnerships with members here on BP that I have been fruitful and that I expect to continue for a very long time.

Examples of an authorized person include, but are not limited to, a sole proprietor, a partner in a partnership, a corporate officer, a trustee of a trust, or an executor of an estate.

As some of you already know from our personal conversations, I just recently gained 501(C)3 exemption for my non profit. I am now vigorously looking at creative ways to super size my foundation. I came across a non pr...

First you need to set up a Family Limited Partnership.

Your CPA can get everything in the correct spot.If they're multi-member LLCs, then a partnership return will be required for each one.

If you partnered with a nonprofit, the seller could charitably contribute $18,000 to the nonprofit, and you could obtain short term financing for the 82k balance using the 18k donation as leverage or your partnerships "skin in the game" so to speak.

I'd imagine it could be good since a marriage is already a partnership.