When meeting with a lender, what are some important questions that should be asked.

Nice to "meet" all of you.

I’m a new investor in Tucson, AZ wanting to get into the flipping business to raise capital with the long term goal of investing into multi-family.Does anyone have any experience or recommendations in how to properly incentivize contractors to stay on schedule and meet cost targets?

If they don't take the time to meet with you, its probably not the right fit anyway. 

Tap their brains for an hour or so each, and after these meetings you should have a great idea on which one fits your personality/goals more. 

I think that is why when you meet people that have been doing it along time, they dont get excited or depressed, very mellowed.

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Also, an additional 10% early distribution penalty applies if you are under age 59 1/2 unless you meet the age 55 exception. 

Your best bet would be to meet with 5 brokerages and interview them and see what they have to offer you.

So make bad pictures as hard for an appraiser to take as you can.When you meet the appraiser, be wearing the most expensive duds you own and be driving the most expensive car you can rent.