New Investor Hoping to Find Deals for a Fix & Flipper

Member since 2022 · 4 posts · 4 votes

Hello! I am hoping to connect with a fix and flip investor who would be open to a newbie finding and sending leads to them! I just finished a training on birddogging and would love to get experience with this method as a way to build capital toward future investment projects.

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Matt Hiltner
Lender · Denver, CO · Member since 2021 · 41 posts · 11 votes
1mo
Welcome @Nicole Ayers!
Let's have a chat! What you're talking about is also known as wholesaling and it fully dependent on you finding deals that no one else knows about which is very difficult. Certainly not impossible as there are many people making good money doing just that. However, I can share with you a better more efficient way that will take what you've learned around birddogging and get you going at a faster pace. DM if you want to connect.
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Travis Goodwin
Wholesaler · Charleston WV · Member since 2026 · 243 posts · 132 votes
1mo
Nicole, I think this is actually one of the best ways to get started. Find a good local investor who is actively buying, learn exactly what they buy, then focus on finding opportunities instead of trying to learn everything at once. You’ll learn a ton just by seeing which leads they like, which ones they pass on, and why. What market are you in?
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Nicole Ayers
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Member since 2022 · 4 posts · 4 votes
1mo
@Travis Goodwin I'm not far from you in Northern Virginia/DC market!
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Nicole Ayers
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Member since 2022 · 4 posts · 4 votes
1mo
@Matt Hiltner Thanks for your reply, Matt. Will do!
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Mohammed Rahman
Real Estate Broker · New York, NY · Member since 2020 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
1mo
Hey Nicole,
I think bird-dogging can be a great way to get your feet wet and learn how investors actually evaluate deals without having to put a lot of your own capital at risk.

I'd start by getting to know a few local flippers and asking them what they're actually looking for. Once you understand their buy box, numbers, and what makes them say yes or no to a property, you'll get much better at finding opportunities worth bringing to them.

I'd also make sure you understand the local rules around bird-dogging and compensation before getting too far into it.

Most importantly, focus on building genuine relationships. You're not just looking for a quick payday, you're building a network that can be valuable when you're ready to do your own deals.

All the best! Feel free to reach out. I'm always happy to help in any way I can.
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Nicole Ayers
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Member since 2022 · 4 posts · 4 votes
1mo
Thank you for the advice @Mohammed Rahman! That's smart to look into my local rules around birddogging. I'll be sure to!
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Dan HandfordPro Member
Investor · Lexington, SC · Member since 2018 · 779 posts · 501 votes
1mo
Nicole, one way to make bird-dogging useful for both you and an investor is to get a written buy box before you start searching. Include neighborhoods, property type, price range, renovation tolerance, minimum margin, occupancy, and deal breakers. Then ask for a brief reason on every lead they reject. That feedback loop is where the education happens. Keep a simple tracker so you can see patterns rather than sending a high volume of loosely matched leads. Over time, accuracy and reliability will make you more valuable than sheer volume.
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Diana KhanPro Member
Attorney · 10451 Mill Run Cir #755 Owings Mills, MD 21117 · Member since 2024 · 483 posts · 177 votes
3w
Quote from @Nicole Ayers:
Hello! I am hoping to connect with a fix and flip investor who would be open to a newbie finding and sending leads to them! I just finished a training on birddogging and would love to get experience with this method as a way to build capital toward future investment projects.

Welcome to BP, @Nicole Ayers! I really like that you’re starting by learning how investors think before jumping into your own deals. From working with investors, I’ve seen that one of the fastest ways to learn is to pay attention to why someone says yes or no to a lead. Over time, you start spotting the things that actually matter much faster.

Since you’re in Northern Virginia/DC, I’d also take a little time to understand what you can and cannot do when finding deals for someone else, especially if compensation is involved. The rules can change depending on where the property is and what role you are taking on.

I’d be glad to stay connected too. I’m active in the DMV real estate community, so it’s always nice to connect with someone local who is just getting started.

[email protected]240-266-0291
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Brad SeidBusiness Member
Lender · Licensed in 28 States · Member since 2026 · 161 posts · 46 votes
3w
@Nicole Ayers Welcome to the investing world! If you’re looking to build relationships with fix-and-flip investors, financing is another key piece to understand early on. I’d be happy to connect and share some lending options that could help fund future deals. Feel free to reach out!
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Igor Ganapolsky
Coral Springs, FL · Member since 2018 · 486 posts · 105 votes
3w
Nicole, a lot of people here are giving you solid advice about the bird-dogging path, and I agree that learning to evaluate deals is the most valuable skill you can build right now. Let me add a different angle since I source my deals through tax deed auctions rather than traditional channels.

I invest in Broward County, Florida, buying properties at tax deed sales. It's a completely different acquisition strategy than what you're exploring, but the core skill is identical: you need to know what a good deal looks like before you can spot one.

Here's what I'd add to the conversation: while you're bird-dogging and learning from local flippers, start tracking the actual numbers. Not just the purchase price, but the rehab costs, holding costs, and what the property actually sells for after renovation. Most new bird dogs focus on finding properties that look distressed, but the real money is in knowing whether the numbers work after all expenses.

In my auction experience, I've seen people bid on properties that looked like steals at first glance, but after accounting for title issues, back taxes, and rehab costs, they were underwater before they even started. The same trap exists in bird-dogging: a property can look like a great lead but fall apart when you run the actual numbers.

Since you're in the Northern Virginia/DC market, you're in a high-cost area where margins can be tight. Make sure the flippers you're working with are being realistic about their exit prices. If they're counting on appreciation to make a deal work, that's not a flip, that's speculation.

The feedback loop Dan mentioned is critical. Every rejected lead is a lesson in what doesn't work. Track those patterns and you'll get better faster than someone who just sends volume.
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