But the drafting of the partnership agreement is the crucial component.  

I also love the comment above about proper screening being so crucial.

Preparing a home well, staging when appropriate, and having strong marketing are crucial to help your listing stand out.

Due diligence is definitely crucial.

I started buying single homes and flipping them in the Riverside and Orange county area about 8 months ago.  

Your situation may be different and this may not seem important, but for me to have a reliable, trust worthy PM has been crucial.

Either way, I think we're all wondering what you mean by comparing apples and oranges.

As i have heard, many professionals can be involved in the buying process and i was curious as to who exactly would be needed in certain transactions such as wholesale deals or fix and flip, and rental investments. as a young adult trying to get in the business, i see it crucial to make sure i have to right people in my corner during a transaction.

However, we're buying beach block property cheap enough, that cash flows now, and will hopefully appreciate pretty nicely if AC benefits from Stockton University, SJ GAS, the Orange Loop project initiatives. 

This neighborhood is zoned for some of the best schools in Orange County.