Joint Venture partnership might be a good way to go in your first deal.

I think I am going to pull the trigger on it tomorrow.

Still haven't pulled the trigger yet- we will see!

Read/Learn before actually pulling the trigger. figure your niche and go for it.

I've been having a hard time figuring out where to pull the trigger.

I am very hands on operator and work very closely, in partnership with the management company to help me execute my value-add strategy on this asset.Hope the above is helpful to you my friend...

My husband & I have been in a partnership where we have brought $ into it, including ours, a few relatives and friends (they receive 9-10% monthly interest).

LLC - An LLC can choose to be taxed as an S-Corp or as a Partnership.  

For those who have had experience with partnerships, do you have any attorney recommendations?

We will fix smaller things such as: replacing filters, tightening leaky faucets, and sealing cracks in windows.In addition we will provide 24/7 emergency response services when nightmares happen (think pipes bursting in the middle of the night, furnace going out in the winter months, etc.)We would like to establish a partnership by offering a free month of services with absolutely no obligations.