Relationship Building with experienced investors

[Josh Kinnebrew]

I'm new to the real estate investment world, and I have a desire to learn more about the best practices in the market. I've gathered that one of the best ways to learn is to follow, shadow, or talk with those who have experience and have found success in REI. I've often heard that a newbie like myself needs to find ways to add value to a real estate investor from whom I am trying to glean knowledge. However, I'm curious about the needs of experienced investors that a newbie could provide for.

For you experienced real estate investors, where is it that someone like myself could add value to your investments? Is it supplying capital? Is it running front-end analyses of comps? Is it being boots on the ground for out-of-state investors? 

Curious to hear your thoughts!