Out of state ownership isn't the best, so maybe I am not looking at the market in the right way.

Question on Listsource...what criteria do you use to determine the equity amount?

For instance, he may put his ownership interest in a deal under his estate so that his beneficiaries receive the benefit.- Joshua

If you do use the entity, then yes, you form a new entity and at closing, you sell the ownership of the entity to your buyer.

That means you must at least file Form 1065 US Partnership Tax Return.All incomes and expenses will be reported on this form and that income will pass through to the both of your personal tax returns based upon your ownership percentage.The limit is different for one person versus married.Your biggest mistake is using a program to answer your questions.I represent taxpayers(individual and business) before the IRS.

I've found a partner who is willing to co-sign in exchange for a share of the profits including appreciation.My question is how do we determine the property value at the beginning and at the end of the partnership to determine the appreciation?

I am a 24 year old recent college grad, and I too am trying to determine the best way to get my feet wet in REI.

I just want to learn the process involved and what is necessary to actually purchase a property (as well as how to determine revenues and expenses).

You get ownership, but not possession.

There's not enough information to help you determine exactly what you should do.