I would say credit partnership meaning that someone allows me to use their qualifying credit to qualify for financing at the same time they are an equity partner on the deal who I split profits with? 

Additionally, the management companies would take around 10% of the rent for their services.Given this, I’m exploring whether it would be a smart move to refinance when interest rates drop, and possibly form an LLC to transfer the property into.

This would be a flat fee payment for the use of their license for permitting SFH.

Hey Anthony, welcome to the community!

... as I own my RE portfolio via my single member LLC is there a process that I can setup wherein the event of my death that LLC passes to my designated individual along with the assets owned by my LLC? 

New construction, residential and commercial buildings are going up everywhere.

If you're not present to let them in (or have the space occupied for whatever reason, etc.), they should be notifying you and you may have to face any repercussions (penalties, pauses on your permits, etc.) 

What tips or strategies can I offer to help him finally close a deal?

Will the Midwest and/or the entire country pay the price again?

An uptick may be due to the decrease in bonus depreciation by 20% in the new year.