Are Bird Dogs Worth It?

[Jeff G.]

Hi,

How many of you wholesalers out there use bird dogs? What kind of success rate do you have?

Is it worth the time and energy to even cultivate a team of bird dogs?

~Jeff

[Nat C.]

My 2 cents-

Only pay a commission for properties you successfully close on (several hundred dollars is a good amount).

Suitable candidates include:

Soccer Moms- always chauffeuring kids around the neighborhood, strong social network with other Moms.

Drug Dealers- they know where all the vacant properties are (I don't need to explain why) and cover a lot of distance in their various errands.

Students- Usually on low incomes and are keen to take on part time jobs.

Treat all these people special. Make them feel like a valuable member of your team.