If partnership, I'd probably still do it myself but have an attorney review it and make any needed changes. 

The first one was formed in Wyoming between two oil companies doing a joint venture/partnership. 

Build some rapport during the call as well...it's a partnership and they have the most money at risk.This will help narrow down which lenders may be the best fit for you and for the project.  

Have you considered a partnership?

I have come across the idea of offering free labor/partnership in exchange for mentoring, but to my understanding the frequency this occurs at is few and far between.)Best Wishes!

I actually have an LLP, which is a Limited Liability Partnership.

I’m part of a real-estate investment partnership and that is going great, so I want to invest more in real esate.

We're not concerned about liability, the main reason I've used LLCs in the past for other rentals, so we plan on keeping this one as simple as possible.My mother's accountant told her to consider a partnership.

Being that this is more of a study than an actual purchase, I'm really glad to get feedback from experienced members of BP so that I can learn what to look for when I'm ready to pull the trigger on my first investment property.

I'm paying like $350-400 per  unit for duplexes and triplexesand about $400-550 per SFRFor instance one unit on a duplex says. but this is split into 2 units. so It's $600 annual for the 2: $130k dwelling, 7k personal property1k deductible500k biz liability w 1 mm aggregateonly 1 k medical for $300 ANNUAL PREMIUM x 2 = $600 annuallyAnother example for a Single Family Residency:$260k dwell;ing w 25k dwelling extension12k personal propertyand loss of rentsdeductible 1k$500k biz liab/1mm aggregate1k medical$600 ANNUAL PREMIUMIn forms, options end it says:Special form 3, amendatory end, debris removal end, policy end, amendatory collaps, reg partnership, genl O sign end, mandatory reporting end, extra replacement cost cov, form 438 lndr loss pay, rental dwelling end.Have no clue what all that is!!