I would approach the seller and ask him to contribute to the costs of the repairs and use the tenants as leverage.

Clearly define the parameters of the partnership and especially the contributions and duties.  

I’m currently looking at engaging with another investor where they will be bringing the majority of the down payment and I will be contributing the deal, the strategy, the PM, and the lender.

Hello,In our current situation for the first property we are seeking, I am the managing partner handling all the prep work and day-to-day operations with an initial cash capital contribution of $20k, and my business Partner, “Joe”, has only provided a cash capital contribution of $50k (no other sweat equity, equipment, etc.).

If we give them a huge reduction in rent from the amount we would charge, is that tax deductible as a charitable contribution?

This is because every penny I got can help pay down consumer debts and contribute to the marketing budget and future property acquisitions.Longer Am's are good for when you are recycling cash very actively.

Real Estate Agents as independent contractors are eligible to contribute to a Solo 401K, and invest in real estate. 

To make money in real estate you need one of three things, time to contribute towards deals/investors, deals, or money.

For cleaning, my lease says all shall contribute to cleaning every 2 weeks.

And of course if there is an empty bed room then it’s only fair that you as the landlord contribute the empty room  portion while it’s vacant.