Wholesaler · Member since 2026 · 11 posts · 7 votes
Hey everyone — I am 22 years old and just getting started in real estate. I have been researching bird dogging as a way to break into the industry with no capital.
My question for experienced investors — what makes a bird dog truly valuable to you? What information do you need when someone brings you a lead? What separates a good bird dog from a bad one?
Trying to learn as much as possible before I start bringing deals to investors. Any advice is appreciated.
Real Estate Broker · Atlanta · Member since 2024 · 1k+ posts · 605 votes
6mo
Michael, a valuable bird dog brings deals, not just addresses. That means accurate ARV and realistic repair estimates.
Clear motivation as to why the seller needs to sell, photos, comps, and basic numbers. Also,direct access to the seller or solid contact info. What separates a good bird dog from the bad ones is quality, consistency and honesty. Don't send junk leads, send vetted opportunities that actually make sense. If you can save investors time and bring them real deals, you will stay in demand.