Without a solid contact (yet) in the construction industry here in Georgia, I am looking to the BP community to pint me in the right direction of  good resource to do this.

A lot depends on what his resources and experience and goals are.  

@Matthew Shultis a big portion of it is the financial ability to survive until you build your business.

What lock should I buy, is Airbnb better than VRBO, etc)The former is probably the realm of good startup basics and financial discipline. 

:).Initial glimpses at the financials show that there are losses for the corporation and the locations that are not yet stabilized.  

Are bird dogs still an useful resource to wholesalers or real estate investors?

I will let you know if I find any good members or resources! 

The GAP financier was a member here on Bigger Pockets who was just recently paid back his entire balance plus his promised ROI.

I think what you are looking for is someone trained in the ways of real estate investing - an agent that will:Introduce you to FSBO's - Expired Listings and other real estate opportunitiesWill be your fiduciary representativeWill make offers for you on suitable real estateWho understands creative financing; delayed settlement, seller assisted financing, assignment, wholesaling, REO, tenant selection, soft money mortgages, tax salesWho will be responsive to your financial goals and a person of integrity and trustHelp with direct mail and street marketing to locate transactionsHousing and rent court marketingAbsolute aware of financial and contract clauses as well as contract engineeringCan assist in - delayed settlement - automatic extension, performance mortgages, subordination, principal mortgages, options and joint venturesAware of bidding on REO, forclosures, tax sales and public auctionsUp to speed on commercial real estate, lots and land as well as businesses with real estateHow should you treat this wonderful person (if you can find one) -They should have a commitment from in the form of a Fiduciary Buyers Brokers AgreementYour agreement to pay them a commission on any non-listed deals they bring youA bonus agreement for great deals that you closeA gas budget - or a cash payment for gas Kind words and respectTo be sincere and active with the agentRespect from youFirst class training on how to represent youSometimes an equity interest in the great deals the agent has initiatedListings when you are ready to sellYour cooperation - all your financials, tax returns and other information that will help your agent close dealsA few free lunches ----Good luck --- Charles

Given that we are carrying ALL of the financial risk, I am having a hard time seeing why this would be reasonable or fair.