Just the design aspect.I'm wondering whether I should broach a bird-dog/facilitator/coordinator agreement with her.

Some want to chase foreclosures while others are thinking being a bird dog is best.

Obviously, the prices will be much lower (relative to CA) when I relocate.Ideally, I'd like to connect with a successful investor in my area and see about setting up an arrangement where I offer my services as a bird-dog in exchange for a step-by-step education in the process.

All,I've been doing a lot of bird-doging and I found at least 4 properties that I think are really good investments.

Hey everyone, i've read pretty much every article i could find about bird dogging.

You need to examine yourself and decide if such investments, and the accompanying potential for lost sleep, are appropriate for you.Jon

Thanks for the reply Randy-You might want to look into Short Sales, Probates, Bird-dogging, Wholesaling, & Flipping!

You may want to try and bird-dog &/or Wholesale properties to pick up extra cash.

I like labs (the breed) and spend a lot of time in the lab ... and I can't resist a pun ... which is why I picked the "bird dog" avatar.kat

The earnest money is the "consideration" which accompanies the "offer" which if it becomes a contract and completes delivery is required have consideration to make it a binding contract.