I also have some good people doing some bird dogging in the field looking for wholesale property.

The industry has always been the scapegoat for bankers bad behavior.

My free time activities include golf, working out, skiing, hiking with my dog, and basically anything else that involves outdoors or fitness.I am currently growing my education, contacts, and capital to invest in real estate. 

sometimes scheduling a face to face meeting can help if you are good with the 'sad puppy dog eyes' look.  

Find other investors in your are and bird dog for them or pool your funds together and partner with someone if you are cash poor.

I have dogs in many of my houses.

(She also has three teenage boys) Personally I dont have a problem with dogs the extra money would be great also with a dog like that she might become a nester (in a good way) but my partner is concerned about noise and dammages.

The team would start with bird dogs or agents in the area, a couple local contractors, and an attorney or title company depending on the state.

You want to try a marriage if you just meet a dog? 

I would research wholesaling and Bird Dogging to start without any money.