I hope you're having a great day so far. That is exciting to hear how eager you are to do your first deal with a partner. If you have not looked into it already, I may recommend learning about Trusts and LLCs for more anonymous and protected investing as you go forward, rather than doing everything in your own personal name and having personal liability exposure.
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