I am looking more for an understanding between partners rather than an operating agreement.

More favorable financing - There are more favorable financing options available for a single-family house than an apartment building.

If something is weird about a deal like a tax lien or something to that effect than an attorney is absolutely needed, but often title companies are more than capable of handling any issues.

Although I feel bad that you're having trouble, if you depend on any wholesaler for anything other than an address, you're setting yourself up for failure. 

Recommend installing a working bathroom exhaust fan in both units.10.

I installed one above the BBQ, so it lights up the grill when someone approaches.I installed electronic count down timers for the exhaust fans.  30 minutes in the baths, 4 hours in the kitchen. 

Ultimately is the only responsible defense against government when you have exhausted talking and have still been walked-over)

If you buy single family homes, they will become more work than an apartment building.

Many homes in Florida have more of a pool area for a backyard than an actual backyard.

They are more of an equity builder than an investor.After building up an emergency account and an acquisition account to take advantage of an opportunity that may arise, I began paying down some mortgages.