Engaging with Investors

[Garrett Ryan]

As a new investor, I often hear the advice to contact experienced investors and ask questions, such as how they've done deals and what they would do differently if they could go back. This feels one-sided to me, where I'm the "entitled new investor" who must have answers to his questions. 

What are some ways people have engaged with investors to garner advice and lessons? Being new, I don't have any concrete skills or cash to offer in exchange, but I am more than willing to give my time to make cold calls or something of that sort.