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Updated almost 10 years ago,

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Thomas I.
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Metro-Detroit, MI
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Critique my Bird Dog Acquisition/Management Plan

Thomas I.
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Metro-Detroit, MI
Posted

Hi guys, 

So this is what I have bouncing around in my head. Finally putting it to paper.  Hopefully some of the more experienced investors can offer up some sage advice. Rough plan.  Here goes. 

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Create a page on my website with a Podio form that prospective BD's can fill out. 

(Name, contact info, access to transportation, camera, understanding of what I'm looking for, 18 and above, ? not entirely sure what else to ask/prescreen)

I will put an ad up on CL with a link to the form at my site to try and gain prospects.  

Once this information comes in, and is qualified, VA will send an email with a bird dog agreement to show I am serious, and so everyone is on the same page.

VA will grant them access to the bird dog app in Podio to submit leads and follow the progress (mailed to, spoke to owner, submitted offer, under contract etc.)of the lead should it have legs.

I'm going to have them submit:

1. Property address,

2. Owner name and mailing address (if accessible through county tax assessor websites),

3. Pictures of the house

4. ??????? (any more ideas on what they can submit/find out for me?)

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Hopefully that made sense. 

Once I get the hang of it I would like to add in some auto-responders to instantly send the bird dog agreement as well as some emails explaining some best practices for bird dogs, and how to be successful while bird dogging. 

Anyone have a acquisition/management method for bird dogs?  Any advice you can offer?