Only put it on the table if you believe you are close and this will push the loan over the finish line.As for looking for Private/Hard Money Lenders in your area, The AAPL website is a good place to start. 

Lay out the deal and numbers in detail, lay out what you bring to the table and what you need a partner to bring to the table in detail.

I bought 300 tables and chairs and two massive tents and a dance floor.  

Made many mistakes along the way, yet the "law job" kept food on the table.

My partner wants out and the option to buy her out is on the table.  

Most any business is as such where even owner/members/partnership are paid their salary/wage before profits are splits.However, then what do you bring to the table? 

Tell him what your bringing to the table.

Creating strong relationships with agents so that we can help each other only scared me because right now I have nothing to bring to the table and I don’t want to seem like a free loader or anything.

Elimination of "Step-up in Basis" is also on the table with Biden's tax plan.  

With all that being said are there any rental lenders for beginners that anyone would recommend for someone who’s credit is fair, has no extra money to bring to the table, and is looking for a higher cash out allowance?