Bird Dog Program

Have you watched the Free Mini Course on How to find warm leads and now you’re ready to submit them and earn while you learn? You’re in the right place! Below is the FAQ’s. If there are questions that are not answered here, hit that Pink text box at the bottom right and shoot us your questions!

Frequently Asked Questions:

General Overview

  • What is the Bird Dog Program?

    The Bird Dog Program allows you to partner with Aurora Innovative Investments by submitting qualified leads for real estate deals. Partner A (Aurora Innovative Investments) manages all aspects of the deal while providing you with financial compensation and a valuable learning opportunity.

  • What’s the purpose of this program?

    To help budding real estate enthusiasts gain hands-on experience in the deal process while contributing valuable leads and earning compensation.

Submitting Leads

  • How do I Submit a Lead?

    All leads must be submitted via our official intake form on
    www.buildinganempire.io/closer

    🚨 Submissions via email, text, or other channels will not be reviewed.

  • What is a Warm Lead πŸ”₯

    A warm lead is a property where:

    βœ… The seller is motivated.

    βœ… The submitter has confirmed the seller/agent is open to Subject-To or seller financing offers.

    βœ… The submitter lacks the skills or resources to fully underwrite, close, write contracts, transact, or dispo.

  • What is NOT a warm lead? πŸ₯Ά

    ❌ If the seller/agent has explicitly said "no" to creative finance options, this is not a warm lead. DO NOT SUBMIT in hopes we can talk them into it. Please follow up with the seller/agent at a later date to see if their stance has changed. Once they are open to conversation, you may submit the lead.

    ❌ Only will do an assumable mortgage (this is a traditional offer)

  • What information do I need to submit a lead?

    βœ… Property address

    βœ… Seller’s or Agent’s name and contact information

    βœ… Seller’s motivation (e.g., financial hardship, relocating, downsizing)

    βœ… Openness to creative finance offers (Subject-To or seller financing, or non traditional bank offers)

    βœ… Current asking price

    βœ… Copy of current leins / mortgages (not required but helpful)

    βœ… Missed payment amount (if any)

    βœ… Occupancy status (owner-occupied, tenant-occupied, or vacant).

    βœ… Condition

    βœ… Timeline they need to find a new home

    βœ… Long Term Rental Rate (you can find this on Zillow or Rentometer)

    βœ… Short Term Rental Rate (You can find this on Data Rabu)

Financial Compensation

  • What compensation will I receive for a warm lead?


    πŸ’° You will earn $1,500 per warm lead if the deal closes successfully. Payment is made at the close of escrow.

    πŸ’° If the deal is not viable, there is no financial compensation. There will be learning opportunities.

  • Can I be involved in the deal process?


    βœ… Yes! You’ll have a front-row seat to watch your deal progress from start to finish, gaining valuable insights along the way. Learning is through text, email, loom, and if you choose, office hours

  • What if I bring a buyer for the deal?

    πŸ’° You’ll receive 20% of the assignment fee if the buyer you bring passes our vetting process and successfully closes the deal.

    🚨 This isn’t just for the lead you submit. If you find a buyer for any of our deals, they submit here, cite you as their source, pass the vetting process, and close on a deal, you’ll get 20% of the assignment fee.

    🚨 There’s MORE: If they continue to buy deals from us, and you connected us, you’ll get 20% of all future closed deals

  • Can I be part of your dispo team?

    🚨 Absolutely! You can act as the dispo department for any deal listed here and earn 20% of the assignment fee.

    How ? Make sure the buyer submits this form, and cites you as the person recommending them to the deal. πŸ€‘ You will receive a check for 20% of each deal closed, they buy from us!

Learning Opportunity

  • What do I gain beyond financial compensation?

    By submitting leads, you gain a front-row view of the deal process, including:

    βœ… Observing negotiations with sellers.

    βœ… Learning the underwriting and deal analysis process.

    βœ… Gaining insights into contract drafting and execution. You will NOT receive the contracts, unless we can verify SUBTO membership status.

    βœ… Understanding transaction coordination (TC) and disposition strategies.

    βœ… After Close- 1 hour deal break down session with Carly or her team to ask all the questions, learn the strategies used, and ask all your questions

    **Not deal breakdown is only for closed deals. You may come to Office Hours to ask all questions on your deal, and utlize text and email while the deal is in the pipeline.

  • Can I have one-on-one calls?

    We encourage you to attend Office Hours so everyone can learn together. However, if you prefer 1:1 consulting, it is available here.

  • How can I learn from my leads?

    Transparent Process:
    You can observe the progress of your deals during office hours, which serve as collaborative learning sessions.

    ALL LEADS will get:

    ✨ Communication via: text, email, loom video

    ✨CC’d in on all the emails

    ✨ Deal breakdown Q&A after closing. This is 1:1 with Carly or her team at no cost after the deal has closed. We break it all down.

    ✨ COMING SOON. A dashboard of where your lead is in the pipeline.

Communication & Updates

  • What do I gain beyond financial compensation?

    How will I receive updates?

    πŸ‘‘ Updates will be provided via email or text. No phone calls will be made.

    πŸ‘‘ Updates follow a structured timeline and are sent at key milestones in the deal.

  • Can I have one-on-one calls?

    We encourage you to attend Office Hours so everyone can learn together. However, if you prefer 1:1 consulting, it is available here.

  • What if I have questions?

    πŸ‘‘ Questions can be submitted via email or text, and our team will respond within 48 hours.

    πŸ‘‘ Office Hours are Held Every Friday. It’s a subscription service, your first month is free. any month thereafter is $20/ subscription ($5/zoom)

    πŸ‘‘ COMING SOON: A Real-Time Deal Tracker will be available for live updates on your deal’s progress.

  • Who can I contact for updates?

    πŸ‘‘ A dedicated team member is assigned to handle communication with Bird Dog participants. This ensures that you receive timely updates and that Carly can focus on managing the deal.

    πŸ‘‘ You will receive email communication from this team member with the phone number and email you will communicate with.

    πŸ‘‘ The email you receive communication to will be the emal you submit with your lead. Make sure it’s not a junk email.

Exclusivity and Non-Circumvention

  • Can I share my lead with other investors or companies?

    No. By submitting a lead, you agree to exclusively JV with Aurora Innovative Investments for that deal. Sharing, marketing, or negotiating the lead with others is strictly prohibited.

  • What happens if I breach this agreement?

    πŸ‘‘ You will forfeit all fees, including the Bird Dog Fee and Disposition Fee.

    πŸ‘‘ Aurora Innovative Investments reserves the right to pursue legal action, including financial damages for losses incurred.

    πŸ‘‘ Remember, submitting a lead is entering into a JV agreement with Carly Grundmann and Aurora Innovative Investing.

    🚨🚨 Please DO NOT SUBMIT A LEAD IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE JV AGREEMENT - Outlind Here

  • Is the JV Agreement Negotiable?

    No.

Termination and Withdrawal

  • Can I withdraw my lead from the program?

    πŸ‘‘ Yes, but only under certain conditions:

    πŸ‘‘ You must provide written notice with valid reasons for withdrawal.

    πŸ‘‘ The lead will remain the exclusive property of Aurora Innovative Investments and cannot be shared, marketed, or sold to other parties.

  • What happens if I breach this agreement?

    Withdrawing and taking the lead elsewhere will result in forfeiture of fees and potential legal action.

Program Fees and Office Hours

  • Is there a cost to participate?

    Submitting leads is free. However, if you want to participate in group office hours to discuss deals and ask questions, the cost is $20/month. Your first 30 days are free. You may cancel at anytime.

  • What are office hours?

    Office hours are group sessions where you can:

    πŸ‘‘ Learn by reviewing real-world leads.

    πŸ‘‘ Get LIVE answers to your questions.

    πŸ‘‘ Gain valuable insights from live discussions.

    πŸ‘‘ Access to Carly’s resources she share with the office hours group

    These sessions are designed to maximize your learning experience and are open to all participants.

Disclaimers and Liability

  • Is this legal or financial advice?

    No.

    Aurora Innovative Investments & Carly Grundmann does not provide legal or financial advice. You are encouraged to seek independent professional advice for any decisions you make.

  • Are results guaranteed?

    No.

    While we aim to close every viable deal, outcomes depend on many factors. There is no guarantee that every lead will result in a closed deal or payment.