I am an entrepreneur by nature and I am super eager to learn and start taking action!

I also suspect that some of the relatives don't want the owner to take action on the houses during their own lives, as they have plans for the property themselves later on- I have encountered on one house already. 

In this case, more action earlier may have helped you avoid this situation.In the mean time -- what is meant to happen will happen.  

After spending a ton of time on this site and listening to a bunch of podcasts, I am finally taking action.  

He's done trades that I've recommended for about 300k in stocks.

According to the article bidders are coming from everywhere including across the country to get in on the action.

I'm new to investing and for a little over a month I've been learning, networking, and forming a plan of action.

Sometime going cheaper is not always the best option, in that there is always a consequent for every action.

Trade fixtures are all on a tenant.Interior walls dividing office space can aid in the marketability for future tenants, dividers for coffee/kitchen area, waiting area can improve the property if nicely done. 

A general partnership is a big no-no in TX; there is no liability protection AT ALL in a general partnership AND you are personally liable for all actions of all of your partners including your own actions.