Bird Dog Position > Take a picture, write an address, and get paid? Legal?

[Taylor Jennings]

I've read a decent amount this morning about what is and isn't legal for bird dogs, but I still haven't got the direct answer I'm looking for...

Here is the question: (Indiana)
Can I post an Ad on craigslist looking to hire a part time 'Market Surveyor' with job duties that include: Taking a picture of a distressed property, writing down the address and observations (without stepping onto the property or speaking with the owner), and submitting that information to my email.

The BD will not be interacting in any way with the Home Owner... which means they won't be getting the house under contract.

Here is what I found in the Indiana RESPA:
1) Code 25-34.1-3-2 "no person shall, for consideration, sell, buy, trade, exchange, option, lease, rent, manage, list, or appraise real estate or negotiate or offer to perform any of those acts in Indiana or with respect to real estate situated in Indiana, without a license." (Does this mean we can't even wholesale in Indy?)

2) This is a motion again www.IndyBuySell.com which tells what you SHOULD NOT do when marketing in Indiana: http://www.in.gov/pla/files/IREC11.34ChamperCD.pdf

*I Understand nobody in response to this question is providing me legal advice and I should seek out an attorney for proper instruction*

[Wayne Brooks]

Taylor, in most states a referral fee paid to a non licensed person, contingent upon that referral resulting in a sale, is a violation of the state licensing laws. The problem is mostly for the payee, unless the payor is licensed.