I am what is generally referred to as a spotter or bird dog.

@Rupa Nair I would pay close attention to the Mpls shot spotter map to make sure you don't end up in the wrong area.

So some investors really would just like a lead and not an agreed contract if they feel they can negotiate a better deal than a birddog (most birddogs are new and not that good at negotiating a RE deal as they are learning).A variation that can work if there is a bit of trust....The spotter finds a hot prospect.

Here is the MPLS shot spotter maps, crazy that they have to update this weekly!!

Of course having a spotter/trainer to help keep one motivated and on target is always better in my opinion.I carry around my goals written on an 11 x 8 1/2  piece of paper with me each day in my pocket.

Robert Campbell, who’s a well-regarded real estate trend-spotter based out of Southern California, has finally spoken on the bubble that’s formed in San Francisco.

Spotting SolutionsAMMONIA SOLUTION- Mix one tablespoon of clean household ammonia with one-half cup of water.BLEACH -Use hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate (present in Snowy or Clorox II).DO NOT use chlorine bleach.DETERGENT SOLUTION -Mix one teaspoonful of a colorless, mild detergent or dishwashing liquid in a cup of lukewarm water.DRY-CLEANING SOLVENT -Volatile dry spotter or a commercial spotter such as Thoro, Carbona, Energize, K2R.

My crime spotter app showed just shoplifting at Home Depot and Wal Mart last week.

Being a good deal spotter is important but that's like trying to find that needle in a haystack.

Did you not pay a spotter 50 bucks to go take pics of this property before hand ?