There is a lot to do, lake fishing, trout fishing in the river, kayaking, tubing the river in the summer, hiking, wineries, breweries, petting zoo, go carts; I could keep going...

I know a lot of investors use bird dogs, it would be a big disadvantage to me as an investor if I'm not able to give out a percentage/ flat fee to a bird dog.

One of the first things to populate was: you won’t see women jogging alone with their dogs in the neighborhood.

I'm thinking of bird dogging in Texas to start out in my real estate investing.

Are you pet-friendly (this will knock out 50% of your midterm rental competition).

On the other hand, you may do better by allowing pets and requiring pet rents, pet deposits and pet fees.

I had her assigned once before (a little less than a year before this issue) and she got bit by a dog and cancelled out. 

You seem very green, I would highly suggest finding a property management company to do this for your while you learn the ropes and how things work.However, you can also get a copy of "The Book on Managing Rental Properties" by Brandon Turner, and get some really good information.The main one's to consider are:Background check - totally clear, or will you allow certain thingsEviction history - totally clear, or will you allow if no evictions for last xx yearsIncome Requirement - usually 3x the cost of rentCredit History - totally clear, or will you allow certain thingsPets - yes or no, size, type, number of pets allowed, extra pet deposit/feeAgain, I highly suggest a property manager to assist you with this.

Adding filters on Airbnb that are always targeted (are you pet friendly, do you have alt text on your pictures to hit more categories, maximizing number of beds, certain amenities like sauna/hot tub, etc)3.

This will help you to understand deal structures from the LP perspective and will give you some credibility if you raise money for others.Also, be prepared to "eat your own dog food" - invest your money in the same deal you're raising money for.