Looking for investor-friendly agents, hard money lenders and rehab specialists. 

Not having a ton of friends to do stuff with and sacrificing those expensive things and events you want to have for what you desire in the future.

But the title of that property would entirely be in the name of the partnership.Same if you put everyone's individual names on title - it's not split.  

(I would expect that the tenants would all come in as a group for friends - it is only 1,600 sf after all. 

I live nestled in a high tech area with friends who work in data security and its a common question/concern so it doesn't trigger undue alarm.Good argument for a bonded/insured PM in providing a layer of protection for both tenant and landlord

The first thing you will want to do is find and investor friendly agent.

Casual conversation with a friend about his interest in selling the property due to partners divorce.

Would there be any issue having each of them on individual leases?

Use common sense your brain is your friend. 

I would also be interested in connecting with a wholesaler in my area to help find a flip properties for two investor friends of ours.