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Updated over 6 years ago on . Most recent reply

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Jeff G.
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  • Wethersfield, CT
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What is the Best Way To Find and Train Bird Dogs That Don't Suck?

Jeff G.
  • Investor
  • Wethersfield, CT
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I have worked with bird dogs in the past but mostly my experience has been underwhelming. Bird dogs that submit a few deals and go away are fine, even if the leads don't initially pan out. That's life. I chalk that up to someone working their natural market (friends, family, neighborhood) and seeing what they can get out of it.

But when I post a CL add for bird dogs I usually get a lot of "applications" from people who really don't follow directions and wonder why they don't get their ~$1,000 finders fee. What's the most effective way to build and train a team of bird dogs that are reasonably effective?

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    Jeff G.
    • Investor
    • Wethersfield, CT
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    @Paul Amegatcher

    I don't have any current ads. Here is a fairly good approximation of the sorts of ads I've posted in the past. Please let me know your thoughts?

    Would you like to make an extra $500... $1,000... maybe more?

    I'm a real estate investor in the [city] area. I'm hungry for real estate at a deep discount and I need your help to find them.

    If I CLOSE on a deal you refer to me, you stand to make a substantial "finders fee." You can earn a finders fee even if it's a friend or family member's house you send my way. Heck, you can get a finder's fee for the vacant house down the street if you can help put me in contact with the owner.

    What do you say? This is a very SIMPLE way to put some extra money in your pocket! Respond email me and I'll send you all the details so you can get started today.

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