It takes a very special relationship to work with someone in such a risky industry. 

With the scenario you explained above, I feel there would be some awkwardness in the relationship if you invested $10k and months later made $40k on their home.

I'm looking for insights and best practices from fellow lenders and financial professionals on how to effectively manage borrower relationships.

You are far more likely to find a mentor through in-person networking and building relationships.

Any flipper will build so much long term wealth having a good relationship with a realtor than without one.  

RE is very much a relationship business. 

I think it depends on whole bunch of factors including your relationship with your parents and where you live.

Unless their brokerage allows for an intermediary relationship and then the agent represents both sides and can only provide facts to each party no opinions or additional information.

 - Cashflow is ~2K/month and leverage is ~60% (equity being 40% of current value)Accumulation goals:In the next 2 years, our plan is to buy lots and have duplexes built by a builder we have existing relationship with that takes care of the whole process without too much of our involvement. - Buy 6 additional duplexes.

I’m currently have all my money in a live in flip but see opportunities all the time. I’m willing to not make any money off the first deal if the investor is looking to work with me long term. I’ve designed, built, an...