All Forum Posts by: Robert Akens

Congrats. What was or is your funding source? I'm wanting to start but fear the lack of capital and credit is holding me down. Thanks

@NA Jones thanks! I'll check it out.

Hello, I am looking for a good REIA in the Baltimore county, Harford county areas. Maybe I am having a Google issue or something, but when I search for these, I am not confident in what I am finding as being what I am looking for. Thought that I would be able to get a more direct answer if I asked here. Thanks for any help that can be provided.

@JScott I understand what you are saying with charging no labor cost and splitting profit instead, but that isn't what I am currently looking for right now. I am more so looking for a business partner that can get the property and I would rehab it for them. I'm not looking for a cut in the profits. I'm looking for the experience. Maybe you know someone that needs a dependable, hardworking and knowledgeable contractor that can start and finish projects on schedule and under budget? 

I may be able to help you if you are talking about properties in Maryland. I am licensed, bonded and insured in Maryland. Let me know what you are looking for.

Thanks @Shawn Mcenteer that is something I will have to definitely look into. Have any ideas on avenues that may lead me to the investors that I am looking for?

Not sure if many people agree with this method, but I am pursuing an investor whom is seeking a partner. I am a general contractor and am familiar with the physical aspects of home improvements. My problem comes with needing the time to find deals and in having the funds to obtain them. I can put them back together and make them more valuable. Is it wrong to pursue investing this way? I would really consider an investor that is will to do a bit of mentoring as well to assist me in getting established and in return would be able to make profits off of our relationship. I'm asking the forum because I am limited to available time with regards to face to face networking. Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Not sure if many people agree with this method, but I am pursuing an investor whom is seeking a partner. I am a general contractor and am familiar with the physical aspects of home improvements. My problem comes with needing the time to find deals and in having the funds to obtain them. I can put them back together and make them more valuable. Is it wrong to pursue investing this way? I would really consider an investor that is will to do a bit of mentoring as well to assist me in getting established and in return would be able to make profits off of our relationship. I'm asking the forum because I am limited to available time with regards to face to face networking. Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Hello. I am in a bit of a corner. I was misguided when I started my own home improvement company. This led me to using up the majority of my personal credit to find my personal and business expenses. Now I am having difficulty obtaining a loan. Company is too young and credit utilization is too high. I want to pursue investing in real estate because it is familiar to me and I know it is one of the few career paths that can help people reach financial independence. Everyone has heard the "no money needed" jingle before, but I want to know the truth of it. Is there really a secret out there ? Did I miss the memo?

Paul Timmins appreciate the advise. I will look into REIA in my area and see when they hold there next.