Most LP partnerships will require you to take an interest in the partnership that owns the real estate rather than the real estate itself.  

I agree with @Derek Carroll on the distinction between properties that are outright mine vs those I manage or am in another type of partnership with. 

If I were to go into a joint venture or short-term partnership, should I go in as an LLC? 

Once you have a handle on all the outcomes of this partnership go to an attorney and ask for their help.

An alternative is getting into a partnership or syndicate.

Although many prospects who approach my firm already have made an S election for their new business, in general, I advise current clients who start a new or side business to start it as a disregarded entity (if single owner) or partnership (if multi-owner) to keep things streamlined until we have the data points to make a more informed decision regarding a S or C election. 

I am going to start looking for private lender partnerships. 

I am going to start looking for private lender partnerships.

What will you be bringing to the table in this partnership?

What advice can you give as far as setting up the LLC and generating a partnership agreement for the LLC?