How would you utilize a day with the TOP flipper in your market?

[Jamie O'Brien]

Hey Everyone. I'm a new investor and have been granted an amazing opportunity to spend a day with the TOP house flipper in my market. I want to make the most of this time to learn from the best as well as make an impression on him for potential partnerships and an ongoing relationship. I understand the numbers and am confident I will pick up the process of handling contractors and estimating rehab once I get "hands on" into my own flip. I'm actively looking for my first flip and have several offers out currently. 

Here is my question. If you had this opportunity when you were first starting out, what questions would you ask? How would you best utilize a full day with the leader in your market to jump-start your career as a Flipper?

Thanks for the input!

[Paul Hitchings]

my 2c

1) Parts of the flipping process you are not as familiar with 

2) Tips for sourcing leads

3) Thoughts on interacting with homeowners

4) Overcoming growing pains and building a team

Like they say, people do business with those they "know, love and trust."  So if you're a likable, honest and intrepid business person, I don't think you need to worry about anything other than being yourself.

As an aside, I once had a mentor who was quite advanced in his investment methods. The only thing that ultimately ended our relationship was that I struggled to have faith in his methods, which were successful when applied, but required large amounts of faith and very modest initial investments.

So, I suppose the only thing that might make this flipper friend not want to associate with you is if you take everything you learn from him and do nothing (or very little) with it.

I'm sorry Frank! I haven't given up!