Anyone paying realtors to bird dog?

[Shane Woods]

I think I saw a post on this before, but can't find it now. My thought is this...

I'm looking to invest in smaller towns all within driving distance from my town. Can I pay realtors in these towns with a 1099 to bird dog vacant houses they find while doing their work? Or any other types of properties that may work for me as an investor, but they will not be listing for whatever reason?

I did a Google search today for we buy houses in several of the towns, and only statewide and national companies showed up, on search results as well as ads.

Could this be my niche?

Your thoughts appreciated.