Single-Engine Partnership vs. Used vs. Flying Clubs

Salutations All,

I've been reading on aircraft ownership lately, and had a few
questions.

In general, how do aircraft partnerships work? Do partnerships exist
for singles? Are they a good idea vs. purchasing a used aircraft
outright? What about flying clubs - do they typically offer good
multi-day rental rates or have aircraft available for scheduled use?

I'm trying to get my head around all this - I'm no where near joining a
partnership or purchasing an aircraft (gotta get my PP first), but I've
noticed some websites devoted to these topics and it's piqued my
interest. I'm looking for people who have first hand knowledge of these
topics.

Thanks for the help!

Regards,
Bryan Porter