New Agent From Akron, Ohio area

[Aaron Gobble]

Hi Everyone,

I'm not necessarily new to the site, but only recently put up a picture, and am now making my first post here as well. I have long been interested in REI, but didn't truly know where to start. I tend to be the type of person that wants to have everything planned and figured out before starting. I know now that is never going to happen when it comes to REI. After listening to BP podcast for over a year and not taking any action, I realized that I was possessed by a bit of analysis paralysis. I also didn't have a direction or niche that I wanted to focus on initially. I decided to finally take action a couple of months ago by becoming a real estate agent. I figured that the best course of action FOR ME was to keep myself surrounded by real estate all of the time. Although that may burn out some people, there isn't a topic on real estate that I have not found interesting, and I find I am most productive when I can obsess over something.

Without much money, or knowledge in investing prior to becoming licensed, I realized that it was going to be hard to find a mentor. Networking would also be difficult if I couldn't provide much value to anyone. I am handy, but do not have a desire to work with my hands the remainder of my life (I find that to be more fun as a hobby). I do help my Team (The Aikens Team) by doing some small projects on investment properties while I build up my sphere, and get to a higher volume of sales. 

Like it says in the title, I am from the Akron area, specifically Stow. I grew up here, and know a lot of the greater Akron area pretty well. I currently live in Tallmadge/Goodyear Heights. I enjoy working on my own cars, and bought and sold some for a while. I also sometimes play semi-pro football, and enjoy snowboarding, and hiking. I would love to meet up with anyone local and figure out how I can provide value to you. Whether that be thru utilizing my license, or connecting you with my preferred contractors/bankers/investors/etc. I am newer, but work on a team with 3 other agents, 2 of which have a combined portfolio of about 40 SFR, and over 40 years as an experienced agent. If I can't personally help you, I can definitely point you in a good direction, and hope that you could do the same for me.

Thanks!

Aaron Gobble