BIRDDOGGING 101 NEWBIE INPUT NEEDED

BIRDDOGGING 101 NEWBIE INPUT NEEDED

Rental Property Investor · Queen Creek, AZ · Member since 2013 · 368 posts · 191 votes

Hey guys this message is for Newbies or those who have not closed a deal. I have a wealth of knowledge on birddogging which I believe is an excellent way to get started escpecially if you have no real estate knowledge, or your in an unfamiliar market.

To help Newbies, I am currently writing a book on birddogging and I want to make sure I provide high quality information. A little back story on me I moved across the country with a family, no money, and had prospective employment but that did not work out. To make things worse I moved to one of the most competitive markets in the nation Phoenix. I figured that now was the time to do something I had a passion for and because of that decision I"M DOING WELL in Real Estate. I would like to provide insight on how to effectively birddog when getting started and facing similiar challenges.

Here's an example of some of the topics:

What is birddogging

Why choose birddogging

How can birddogging help me get started as an investor

What do you need to start birddogging (Contracts, Closings, Negotiations)

What are the steps you need to take in order to get started and be successful

Marketing Techniques

Networking Techniques (How to find a Mentor)

Goal Setting

Please let me know if there is a topic a Newbie have to know that I may have overlooked. Your feedback is welcomed.

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Residential Real Estate Broker · Payson, AZ · Member since 2009 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
10y

Make sure you clarify the difference between a bird dog, a wholesaler and just a prospecting/lead generating assistant, which is what bird dogging really is. 

Good luck to ya, I'm sure it will be popular.

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  • Acworth, GA · Member since 2015 · 58 posts · 7 votes
    10y

    Hello and welcome to BP.  You have a very great story and I love your advice.  Keep up the good work.  

    Sincerely,

    Shurrone Jordan

  • Rental Property Investor · Queen Creek, AZ · Member since 2013 · 368 posts · 191 votes
    10y

    Let me know if there is anything you want to know about birddogging....that is not in the topics I will be discussing.

  • Rental Property Investor · East Wenatchee, WA · Member since 2014 · 10k+ posts · 16k+ votes
    10y

    As an investor with a couple strategic bird dogs, I pay more for more information.  I like your suggested topics and would be interested in purchasing several of these books to hand out to my prospective bird dogs!

    How about the subject:  "Are all leads paid the same?"  I obviously pay more for an owner name, number & address, motivation for selling, ballpark asking price & terms, etc than just an address.   A little work on their part can quadruple their fee!

    Great topic and I look forward to your 'launch' @Marcus Maloney?

  • Garland, TX · Member since 2015 · 18 posts · 1 vote
    10y

    Thanks Marcus Maloney! I'm a newbie and have always wondered how birdogging worked and if I should start there.

  • Residential Real Estate Broker · Payson, AZ · Member since 2009 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    10y

    Make sure you clarify the difference between a bird dog, a wholesaler and just a prospecting/lead generating assistant, which is what bird dogging really is. 

    Good luck to ya, I'm sure it will be popular.

  • Wholesaler · Waldorf, MD · Member since 2015 · 459 posts · 245 votes
    10y

    @Marcus Maloney

    How about a chapter on How to get paid?

    I've seen bird-dogs ask for a fee, just for giving address info. In my mind I'm asking myself "why would I pay you $X for just an address?" What if the buyer doesn't close for some reason, etc

    So maybe some clarification on that.

  • Rental Property Investor · Queen Creek, AZ · Member since 2013 · 368 posts · 191 votes
    10y

    @James Green Thanks for the imput I will make sure I outline the compensation structure great point. Thank you

    "Enjoying the Journey"

  • Rental Property Investor · Queen Creek, AZ · Member since 2013 · 368 posts · 191 votes
    10y

    @Nick J. Thank you for the imput, I will make sure I provide some clarity on this topic. Thanks again

    "Enjoying the Journey"

  • Rental Property Investor · Queen Creek, AZ · Member since 2013 · 368 posts · 191 votes
    10y

    @Andrea Alexander I am working diligently to make sure I help untangle any confusion Newbies may have.

    "Enjoying the Journey"

  • Investor · Jacksonville, FL · Member since 2013 · 205 posts · 161 votes
    10y

    @Marcus Maloney

    I would like to get the book when you are finished. It's sounds really cool!

  • Sarasota, FL · Member since 2014 · 151 posts · 80 votes
    10y

    @Marcus Maloney It has been said already, but you can never have enough details written about the "money" aspect of "bird dogging" which should encompass the potential for money earned and money spent (costs).

    Your idea to write this book on bird dogging is fantastic and it seems like a subject matter that doesn't have a lot written on it! Best of luck!

    Looking forward to your book.  

  • San Antonio, TX · Member since 2016 · 10 posts · 3 votes
    10y

    @Marcus Maloney please put me down to be notified when this book comes out. I'm brand new to REI but am willing to work/fight/scratch/claw my way up from the bottom.

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