All Forum Posts by: Michael Faulk

Thanks @Robert Leonard... Hopefully all is well with you and your family since the last time we talked.

@Ariane Fletcher. Our local BP meet up group (RE360) meets once a month and I would be happy to forward you information if you are interested in attending. If my memory serves me correctly @Denard Taggart joined us for a couple of our meet ups. His original post is dated 1 year ago so I could be mistaken but his name sounds familar.  

Also, there is another REIA in our area that I would recommend attending. The REIA is more of an eduational setting as opposed to our RE360 group which is more formatted towards networking and doing deals. Let me know if I can assist in any way.

@Robert Leonard... Is your group still going strong in Lafayette? 

Welcome to BP @Ariane Fletcher. If you're interested in any local networking let me know and I will share information pertaining to our local meet ups. 

Michael P. Faulk

Langston,

It was great talking to you yesterday. My apologies for not being able to talk longer. I thought a lot of our conversation yesterday and want to place heavy empahsis on education in the first phase of your investing journey. Read, listen to podcasts and gain different perspectives from other investors. Look internally at yourself and think of your strengthes, weaknesses and what you what to gain from REI. What I personally have done (and continue to do...probably always) is to reverse engineer how to reach a goal. I find that this mindset is extremely powerful in changing your thinking and it allows you to put into action steps that will allow you to reach your goals.

I am all-in with REI and always have it on my mind. My viewpoint is that if you want it bad enough and put action behind your desires you will succeed. You will get countless NO's before you get to that one YES. Meaning... do not give up if this is what you want.

Continue educating yourself, networking and reaching out to others... you'll find your niche. 

Sorry for the rant...

Michael

I just re-read your post...First you need to know if you have a deal. Find a property you think is a deal and let's run the numbers here on the forums. 

@Katie West... Sorry for the late response. I am usually more timely with my responses. I am going to tag you in the post regarding for this month's meet up. We look forward to meeting you. 

Michael

Guys... This is a meet up you will not want to miss. Big things happening in the Shreveport/Bossier area.

@Louis Fourquet ... The godfather/yoda/the man... hope you can make it. 

@Justin Kilgore... Dude! Stop eating oreos and come to the meet up. 

@Josh Emory... I forgot what you looked like you I haven't seen you in so long!

@Jimmy Stewart... There is a certain aura that surrounds you when you enter a room. When you talk the whole room listens. 

@Jeff M.... You and Whitney need to make it or we just might "happen" to schedule July's meet up at your house to make sure you're there. 

@Lee Nugent... See you there

@Isaiah Lee... Come early so we can talk 

@Marian L Claville... The woman with the deals

@Michael Pardon... I know you have some wholesale deals on your plate right now. 

@Andrew Banker... You have probably purchased 10 more units since the last time we talked. Before long I am going to have to work for you manage your units in the Shreveport/Bossier area. 

@Willie Jones... Dude you only came to like 1 or 2 meetings and you disappeared. Come on back man!

@Jessie Watson... The Shreveport/Bossier wholesaling genius... I know you'll be there. 

@Kendrick Hudson... Man all the deals that are coming through your pipe line... I would think you would be all over local networking. 

@Mary Lilley... Long time no see. If you're available we would love to see you Thursday

@David Wodke... What would a meet up group be without a rep from ANECA present. 

and the list goes on...

Guys... the networking, deal making and relationship building in this group is AWESOME! Let's utlize this group to the fullest. 

I'll see everyone on Thursday evening!

@Clint Woods... I agree with Ramar in regards to lining up your financing first. I would HIGHLY recommend running your numbers through the rental property calculator here on BiggerPockets. Also, when you are searching for an agent try to identify one that understands real estate investing. They will be able to lead you in the right direction. 

I don't mean to discourage you but 2% or 3% is not the norm in our area. You can find properties that meet those numbers but they are few and far between. There is a lot of competition for cash flowing properties by investors in our area. Please double check your numbers because I would bet that you didn't include an important variable in your calculations. 

Hi Farhad- Send me a message and I will give you my recommendations. 

Michael Faulk

@Clint Woods... Welcome to BiggerPockets! If you would like more information on local networking let me know. 

Michael

@Dustin Bowen... looking forward to catching up with you soon sir. Did you sell your property on Blom Blvd?

@Tyler Spears... You are definitely invited. Looking forward to meeting you and introducing you to everyone on Thursday April 21st @6pm. 

If you need anything send me a message or shoot me a text. 318-470-1244

Michael