We are just business partners for 50/50 in everything including the ownership. 

Anyone successful in Real Estate (on any level) recognizes that it is both investment and a business.

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The reason I don't have more cash is thanks to a former business partner and 5 years of litigation.

Last year we bought a park model home and updated it.  

If a partnership turns into a single member LLC due to a partner leaving, a new EIN is required but how would a business still keep the branding of their original name if creating an EIN requires a different name?

You’re investor makes close to 10% cash on cash if you keep all your money in the deal…however if you do this process right you will have equity upside after closing on the property snd then can decide if you want to refinance ect based on your business plan.

Since then the company decided to overhaul (and temporarily close) their business and sold off the properties, and investors got a payout from the sale proceeds of the properties they invested.

Good help is scarce around here, and the ones that do well tend to be busy and expensive.