I belive you would get depreciation with partnerships (individually for sure), yes.

1.Why do you want to go the true syndication route vs a partnership?

In the end, like with most real estate investing partnership...go with your gut and somebody you trust. 

I’m specifically interested in meeting with other investors/GC’s/flippers for the opportunity to share experiences, explore partnerships and see really just work on the networking piece.I understand that COVID-19 has impacted us all and just want to make connecting with you all easier if anyway possible.

My brother and I are building a 50/50 partnership LLC and want to split 10 properties into two separate companies at the end of 3 years, but we're having trouble coming up with a good way to value the properties at that time.

Now have a solid network of contractors, agents, wholesalers, closing attorneys, etc. as well as the start of a great partnership. 

If/When I set up a system, I will have a Holding LLC Partnership as my primary and from there will have LLCs created for different rental properties.

Partnerships are very difficult and the more people you have involved the more complicated things can get.

Otherwise, if a partnership with the car biz buddy is in the works, you could split the duties and the dollars and be 50/50 partners, or something less equal if buddy is just a signer. 

You can also form a partnership LLC to share equal legal rights on the deal.