He is good with construction knowledge and I am good with documents and organizing.

I’m looking to develop something more organic and focused on networking.

For extra support we joined a local LL organization and started going to meetings.

Strategically organizing now is needed to better prepare for a faltering market that awaits us.Challenge, discuss, add to this line of thinking so we can all benefit from the accumulated group think shared.

It's not necessary to buy the most expensive tool of each type, but don't use a screwdriver as a scraper or a pliers as a wrench.When you get beyond a toolbox set, it's nice to put up pegboard on a garage wall so you can hang and organize most of the tools.

In other words what you set up now can last beyond a lifetime and keep working for any future heir as well.Quite a few people that end up setting up an LLC do so in the state of Delaware, for tax breaks and lower fees, as well as a pretty quick turnaround time in organization. 

Is there an easier way to organize and pay?

Where in the hierarchy of the organization is the researcher positioned?

Stephen Bianes organizes this oneCheck out this Meetup with Real Estate Investors in South Austin  https://meetu.ps/e/JQG5r/4vgwY...

Mentors seem to come organically.....find a way to bring value to someone who is doing what you want to do and it will work itself out.