New Bird Dogger/Wholesaler in St Louis Area

[Jason Purdy]

Hi all, I'm excited to be a part of this community. After 20+ years in construction, working with rehab,flip,repair properties in the past I have decided to dip my toe into real estate. I currently have a few small investors that I have been sending deals to but they are small time. I can send them one property and they usually purchase it but they can only handle one at a time. So that limits me to only one at a time and have to wait til they fix and flip it, before there ready again. I'm looking to team up with a few more investors looking in the Sr. Louis City,county, Jefferson County, and Ste Genevieve counties. For the past 10 years I have been installing doors for a big box store full time, but this allows me to be in 15 to 20 different neighborhoods daily. During these trips I always find distressed and FSBO properties that could be great deals . I'm in the position to Bird Dog or wholesale property but we can discuss the options. I'm looking for all the connections and partnerships that can be obtained here. Glad to meet you all!

[Dylan Robinson]

Welcome to BiggerPockets! It's great to see someone with a deep background in construction joining the community. Your experience is incredibly valuable, as you can accurately estimate rehab costs and spot potential problems that others might miss. That's a huge competitive advantage.

Your "bird dogging" from your day job is a fantastic way to find off-market deals. You're already doing the work most wholesalers have to pay for (driving for dollars), so you're in a prime position to scale up.

The challenge you're facing with "small-time" investors is very common. To find investors who can handle multiple deals, you need to connect with the professionals who do this full-time.

Here's how you can find those high-volume buyers in your target area:

• Local Real Estate Investor Associations (REIAs): This is your best resource. Search for "St. Louis Real Estate Investor Association" or similar groups in your target counties (St. Louis, Jefferson, Ste. Genevieve). Go to their meetings, introduce yourself, and let people know what kind of deals you're finding. These groups are full of experienced flippers, landlords, and syndicators who are actively looking for off-market inventory.
• Networking with Hard Money Lenders and Title Companies: The most active investors are the ones who are consistently borrowing money and closing deals. Find the most popular hard money lenders and title companies in your area and reach out to them. They have a direct line to the people who are closing multiple deals a month.
• Post on BiggerPockets: You're already here, so use it to your advantage. Post in the forums for your specific counties, and use the "Wholesale Deals" section of the site to share the properties you're finding. Be sure to provide detailed information and accurate numbers, as your construction background will give you credibility.
• Build an Email List: As you find buyers, add them to a list. When you get a new deal, send a professional email with all the details, photos, and your pricing. This is how the most successful wholesalers operate.

I'm glad to have you in the community. Your hands-on experience is a major asset, and you're in the right place to find the right partners to scale your business.