Even so, I would never use the word "partner" because that is a legal term describing a formal business relationship, it is not established  by casual dealings.

It's non stop education that you can't learn from YouTube videos and the mentors are actually there to help you (volunteers, not getting paid).

Also I will be purchasing these properties remotely (from my location) relying solely on pictures and videos.

Just got off the phone with phone with my mortgage loan service company and I tried, so casually, to ask if I can put my property in my business name.

Technically my real estate career started about 10 years ago, but it's been only a casual side gig for too long.  

Hi @Benjamin Cowles, you might find this video helpful:

Here is a post with a link to a video of Jeff Watson, a real estate lawyer and investor, discussing wholesaling with a couple Ohio regulators:  Watson and Ohio Regulators on Wholesaling .

Spend some time every day on BiggerPockets connecting with colleagues, perusing blogs and videos, and engaging with others on the forums: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet9.

I have read books, watched videos, attended webinars and so forth.

I should note that the HOA is only 3 owners and each pays $75/mo.Right after I moved in, the HOA (me, and the two other owners) had a casual meeting about increasing the HOA dues, and they said I owe 40% of the common expenses according to the Decs & Bylaws.