I'm also looking for a partner to work with and learn about real estate at the same time.

Good afternoon all,     I wanted to start a discussion to see if this A) already exists or B) anyone interested in possibly partnering up? 

Second, if you own a business with a partner and die, your spouse is now in business with your partner and he or she may not be the best architect, electrician, dentist, or otherwise know anything about the business.

Here're a few investments suggestions for you to consider.1) stock market - if you're not too familiar, invest in Index Funds2) become a lender - depending on the size of your investment, the rates will vary 3)  invest in syndications - you keep mentioning turn-key (you pay a lot of overhead for these). so I figured syndications maybe an option for you to invest some money passively. if you want to be active, learn it and then partner up with someone experienced to do it yourself.

I have done lots of owner finance deals in the past just paying a preferred interest rate, but have been hesitant to take on partners that share in the profits.  

We have many clients doing private lending but I can’t stress enough how you must understand the business and maybe partner up with some experts who lend on a regular basis. 

I am looking to close in a couple weeks on my first fix and flip, as a partner with an experienced investor.

I am currently waiting on a refi to free up some cash.I reached out to some people in my local REIA group to look for partners to help purchase this property.I'm blessed enough to have 2 people who are interested in in partnering (co-ownership) on the property.

I'm actually looking to partner up with him in very small 4 unit deals, I'll be interested as well if buying large multi families there are a good idea.  

Which means, if your RI business partner is going to be paying the mortgage, you should have some way of periodically checking that the payments are actually being made on time (for example, online access to the account if it's an institutional lender).After all, regardless of whether it shows up on your credit report, you'll likely be personally guaranteeing the whole amount of the loan which means if your business partner dies or walks away, you could be responsible for the entire loan.