There are also firms that will act as your resident agent in that state, if you need that or desire that.  

I can understand the desire to keep something free and clear, especially if it's your primary residence.

Nothing wrong with asking on a website, but you will make a much stronger impression if you come across face to face with someone as well spoken with a strong desire.

I really have no desire to do straight residential as this will be strictly part time to start for me.My primary concern now is how to go about marketing myself.

Theses online site use cookie cutter forms with may not be applicable in your state and even worse those forms may not permit you to conduct the type of business you desire. 

-neighborhood is a C+, but in a very desirable school district (HEB ISD)-property was fully renovated in September 2014, but could possibly need new water heater and condenser soon for one unit.

I am working with a building friend of mine on building two spec homes on two lots in a highly desirable area.

I am a Physical Therapist, and I have a desire to break out from healthcare and start investing in real estate.  

What makes a partnership work, is when the puzzles pieces formed by all of the above come together to form the picture that is the partnership.Now, the most important thing, all partnerships are different because all partnerships are based on different properties, in different markets, with different partners, with different desired returns and participation for earning those returns.So, like I said in the beginning, your answer was the statement you made right before you asked the question.

I've thought about constructing one entity and selling ownership in it proportional to the percentage / amount any one or each ‘partner’ desires to participate in the deal.