How is your partnership structured?  

You can structure it as a standard partnership, where the cash partner has the same right as you to manage the property, and then you don't have to worry about syndication rules.  

I'm in the final stages of rehab on a BRRRR property which I paid cash for and am looking for some advice on pursuing my refinancing options. Unfortunately my credit is not good enough for the refinancing aspect of th...

The kitchens, siding, HVAC, and half the appliances are getting old though all are still functional.

I'll have to bring cash to the table and do an Limited Partnership commercial loan with partners.

Partnerships work best IMO when it's 50-50, and both partners respect and acknowledge the other's contributions as equal.    

I'm not sure how to structure our partnership but I know he doesn't bring 50% value to the table.

Am I working with clients,people with partnerships, and businesses who I respect and I am in alignment with?

@Ryan Miller,  I was once told and I still believe that the IRS would like(if you are ever audited) a separate back account for each property rather than separate by your functional use like you are thinking.  

You didn't say exactly what this person's job function will be, but I would think with that many units you would need/want three dedicated numbers.