Networking is just as important as marketing and in many ways more profitable and your ROI is much higher in my opinion.So, the only thing that I have to add is five things that has helped me greatly in my real estate career;Build your Network - Find agents, use bird dogs and network at real estate club meetings with other investors and landlords.

I need some $$, if anyone is interested I am a good bird-dog if the comission/pay is good.

That's the kind of thing a "bird dog" does.You aren't negotiating a deal or putting anything under contract with the seller, so you won't make as much as a wholesaler could and you shouldn't ask for a split either.

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I may be interested in some acreage up there for some bird hunting :-)

@Michael DerziotisWe tend to find the best deals on Craigslist and through our bird dogs.

If you feel the market is for out of towners, "snow birds" then it should not make any difference as your universe are transients and you have a limited time to show your property.

They say a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

You should be able to go into your account and within the Experience area you should be able to relabel yourself as a Wholesaler instead of a Bird Dogger.

Since it sounds like you are in the process of learning before jumping out there to make deal why dont try being a bird dog earn a some cash for giving referrals and learn from your mentor at the same time.