The problem is that I have always viewed partnership as an added legal and logistical complexity I do not want to utilize in my first deal or two. 

It looks like you are trying to create a "side pocket" agreement within the partnership where not everyone has a share in each project.As Eamonn described above - expect your professional fees to go up to cover this.

@Loren HoweIt is true that Trusts are less widely practiced than individual, partnership and corporate taxation. 

Hello everyone!My name is Christine. I have my bachelors in neurobiology from UC Davis and my doctorate in optometry from UC Berkeley. (I know, nothing to do with real estate)...After graduating, I realized my passion...

In addition to underwriting and due diligence, another thing that GP teams often look for in a partnership is the ability to bring capital to the table.

Hello All!
Without a doubt the COVID pandemic has thrown off my original game plan, but that is okay, so I hope I can get some great advice here today! 
I currently own an FHA home and rent the rooms to tenants, so ...

Hey,I’ve done a decent amount of flips/rentals on my own or with a 50/50 partner, but I’m looking at a new type of deal.A friend of mine flips homes and has offered me a partnership.

Are there any ways to provide support to an underwriter to either disregard a passive loss from a syndication or maybe treat it as a positive value if you could provide support from the partnership tax return?

Unsure if this is actually a valid move anymore; however, not much a fan of this.3) form a legal partnership and proceed with partner as the mortgagor.

@Jacob Stewart If the deal is good enough, maybe a partnership