In hot markets like this, it's almost necessary to ensure a smooth close.

Sometimes the exterior trim will need to be caulked to make it water tight to ensure this does not happen.  

The only thing I see to be a challenge, as Shaun eluded to, is finding the right investor to partner with and to ensure you don't get cut out of the deal.Realistically, partnering just makes more sense if it is legitimately feasible to do so.Do you (a) Find a property for, let's say, $50k with an ARV of $150k and flip to an investor for a $5k fee, OR, (b) Find a property for $50k, flip with a partnership agreement to a rehabber with the intention of being able to sell at $150k, and making a 10% fee after rehab costs, holding costs, closing costs, etc.

How do you ensure that the tenants keep the place reasonably neat and how do you protect yourself when (god forbid) a tenant trashed your unit? 

i know most of the time the offers will not be acceptedwht kind of language should i put in to ensure that if several offers are accepted i have a way of protecting myself if i dont have the money to purchase both or all of themdo you usually just enter a clause stating you need a specific inspection period where my partner needs to approve as well so i have an out if i cant perform ?

But flat fee listing to ensure they hit their NET instead of percentage should be fine in most areas correct?

Im just not sure how i should do the math to ensure a good deal.  

Seems like a great way to decrease construction time and ensure quality, but it doesn't matter if banks are afraid and won't lend.3) What doesn't a new investor to this space know that can ruin him/her?

My focus is finding the deal, creating and ensuring we adhere to the budget, and securing funding.

Even though they are the expert, you still need to ensure they are a good fit for you.