All Forum Posts by: Richey Ward

Thank you Douglas! We really enjoyed sitting down with Stephen and Shaun to learn more about their Memphis multifamily investing and business partnership.

From Long Island to wide-open opportunities—where $5K can buy you a lot, literally. 🏡 These young investors are building for the future, one ground-up project at a time. 

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📊 We are experienced local Memphis and Birmingham investors and the most experienced local Hard Money lenders. We care about your success and only fund loans we’d do ourselves.

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🎙️ New Episode Out Now!

In this episode, we sit down with Stephen Zapalla and Shaun Stone, co-founders of Zapstone Properties based out of New York, share key insights of multifamily investing in Memphis, emphasizing the power of strong partnerships.

They also break down how they utilized hard money lending to scale their real estate ventures and move closer to financial freedom.

Whether you're just starting out or already deep in the game, their experience offers valuable lessons for any real estate investor—especially in the multifamily space.

🎧 Watch here!

📊 We are experienced local Memphis and Birmingham investors and the most experienced local Hard Money lenders. We care about your success and only fund loans we’d do ourselves.

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🔥 Exciting News Brewing in Memphis! 🔥

Join us for another round of great coffee, fantastic company, and insightful real estate conversations. Let's keep the momentum going together!

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025

🕒 Time: 8:15 – 9:00 AM

📍 Location: CrestCore Realty Break Room

4435 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122 (side door across from Wendy’s)

💥💥💥 Meet us every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month! 💥💥💥

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, come sip, chat, and network with like-minded professionals in a relaxed setting. Let's grow together!

📊 We are experienced local Memphis and Birmingham investors and the most experienced local lenders. We care about your success. We only fund loans that we would do ourselves.

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Need long-term financing for your rental property?

Our 30-Year Fixed DSCR Loan is designed for serious investors! Get a 30-year DSCR loan with a low 1.0 DSCR, 7–9% interest rates, cash-out after 90 days, easy bridge-to-term transition, and minimum loan starting at $100K.

Whether you’re refinancing or expanding your rental portfolio, this product keeps your cash flow strong and your financing simple.

📊 We are experienced local Memphis and Birmingham investors and the most experienced local Hard Money lenders. We care about your success and only fund loans we’d do ourselves.

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Renter calls for breaker flips or clogged toilets? We made quick how-to vids so they handle the basics—saves time, saves money, and keeps our properties running smooth.

If you're a landlord or property manager using hard money, this is a game-changer!

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📊 We are experienced local Memphis and Birmingham investors and the most experienced local Hard Money lenders. We care about your success and only fund loans we’d do ourselves.

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If something breaks — like a window or toilet — during their lease, add it to their ledger. They can’t leave until it’s settled.

We’ve also learned the hard way: 💸 maintenance costs add up fast.

So now we’re eliminating high-failure items like ceiling fans and garbage disposals to reduce long-term headaches.

Less hassle. More control. Smarter rentals. 🏠✅

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📊 We are experienced local Memphis and Birmingham investors and the most experienced local Hard Money lenders. We care about your success and only fund loans we’d do ourselves.

Don't miss out! Contact us today to learn more. #CoreLend #MemphisRealEstate #BirminghamRealEstate #HardMoneyLender #Memphis #Birmingham #RealEstate #RealEstateNetworking #MemphisInvestors #HardMoney #LandlordTips #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyManagement #RentalProperty #PassiveIncome

Want a hard money loan? Know your property’s real value first! 🏡💸

From market comps to inspections and renovation costs—accurate valuation helps you secure better funding and avoid surprises later.

Get smart before you invest!

Read full blog:

https://corelendfinancial.com/blogs/hard-money-how-to-assess...

📊 We are experienced local Memphis and Birmingham investors and the most experienced local Hard Money lenders. We care about your success and only fund loans we’d do ourselves.

👉🏼 Follow @corelendfinancial

Don’t miss out! Contact us today to learn more.

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What would you do if every tenant stopped paying rent?

That’s exactly what happened to one landlord during COVID.

🏘️ Steady income, higher rents, and scalable single-family strategies helped us break through the plateau. Don’t sleep on government-backed housing—it’s not what you’ve been told. 👀📈

Find out how Section 8 saved the day — and what you can learn from it. 💸

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#RealEstateInvesting #Section8Success #PandemicPivot #CashFlowMatterstest #LandlordLife #RealEstateInvesting #CashFlowCrisis

🎙️ New Episode Out Now!

Learn how a Memphis investor built her Airbnb portfolio using hard money loans 💰🏡

✅ STR financing tips

✅ Airbnb dos & don’ts

✅ Real-world investing insights

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📊 We are experienced local Memphis and Birmingham investors and the most experienced local Hard Money lenders. We care about your success and only fund loans we’d do ourselves.

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