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Robert Akens
  • Wholesaler
  • Jarrettsville, MD
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Newbie from Jarrettsville, Maryland

Robert Akens
  • Wholesaler
  • Jarrettsville, MD
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Hello, my name is Robert Akens. I am a general contractor in Maryland and am currently learning about real estate investing. I am interested in a variety of real estate investment strategies in hopes to find the one that works best for me. I read as much as I can and follow the BP podcast as often as I can.

I am having a hard time making my first (real) move towards making a deal. I question myself as to whether I am studying something that is worth studying. I also have a big trust problem with people, since I have been burned on numerous occasions as a general contractor. I feel that I would like to find someone who can assist/mentor me in things like wholesaling, ARV, and rehabbing. As a contractor, I am familiar with all facets of home remodeling and improvements, but fail at being able to compute the after repair value.

I am looking for help and hope to be able to find it here. Thanks for taking the time to read this.

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