If it's a family investment, I would recommend setting up a single member LLC (one owner who is also the manager, usually yourself), which allows you to skip the separate partnership return and you can keep the operating agreement simple.  

That knowledge is something he can bring to the partnership just like you may bring capital or good credit etc.

What should I expect to pay for an attorney to help me with a partnership agreement in Georgia?

I invest in Multifamily properties in partnerships.

@Larry Flanagan costs are doable based on my partnerships, now you have a building lot to add to the total of approximately $75k .  

Hello I'm looking to wholesale/buy and hold/partnerships. 

Usually we spend our Saturday mornings exploring potential properties, discussing scope of works for ongoing projects, analyzing potential projects, and forming partnerships to invest.  

In the past we have structured these partnerships by splitting the profits on the sale of the homes.

Especially in light of the factors you listed as reasons for your decision, a small investment now can go a long way to protect your interest from frivolous lawsuits or partnership disagreements. 

Not much of a deal, but it's a primary.First rental: Partnership with my best friend.