I also want to know the best way to structure our business.

I'm likely going to make an offer on a duplex, but am trying to figure out how to structure the offer for an owner carry contract.

If it gets caught they try to bribe or pay penalties which are peanuts n get structures authorized.

So this would be more of an equity-type structure, which is generally going to be more expensive than debt, or a typical private money lender.My question to everyone is how do I set it up so its a good deal for both of us?

Have you consulted with an architect and/or structural engineer?

The only occasions I used a GC were for structural problems. 

There was a prior post on BP that referred to a litigation case involving a Trust company where the end result was the sentencing of two individuals with fraud, and millions of dollars of SDIRA dollars lost. 

They cannot do anything structural, nor any electrical or plumbing.

As someone who is merely beginning their journey in the world of real estate, I am curious, for someone who has experience, what do you believe are the foundations of a great partnership, and what is the best way to structure them? 

What's the commission structure?