You should only sign Right to buy contracts on properties he brings you or leads you to.

Employees end up being hired not because they bring great value to the company and clients, but because they fill a role that needs filling yesterday. 

While not as effective as a face to face I've gotten go leads doing this when I'm in areas where they don't meet frequently or I'm there between meetings.You can also look for realtors who are selling the type of property you're interested in buying, go to their personal website and see if they are selling a number of investment homes or if that was just a one and off.

Long term goals are aligned and I have no reservations regarding decision making or our ability to define the partnership roles.

Skilled negotiator with high aptitude for developing and executing programs leading to sweeping change.

Sorry for the long reply, I just wanted to make sure I acknowledged every step that took to reply as I appreciate any tips considering this will ultimately lead me to financial wealth and freedom!

This is leading me to look at larger commercial apartment buildings and I've been studying on the topic of syndication. 

Bandit signs are still an effective way to generate leads but it is important to be in it for the long haul and not rely 100% on that method alone. 

As of right now it looks like there is a "side driveway" leading to the back home.

What are the roles and responsibilities of each partner?