Expert interviews, practical tips, and the latest market updates to help you make informed decisions about financing, flipping, and building your investment portfolio. Learn how hard money lending can become a powerful resource on your investment journey.
25 Houses in 18 Months—and self-managing all of them!
After buying his sixth rental house, Leigh Cumbie called his mentor and said, “I can’t do this anymore.” Less than two years later, he owned 25—and was adding properties at a pace of two a month.
In this episode, Leigh tells Alissa how he used hard money to scale with just a few thousand dollars at each closing, why he reinvests instead of taking profits, and how his rentals now average about $800 in monthly cash flow apiece.
He also shares the less polished side of the business: relentless repair calls, costly HVAC surprises, and the landlord work that helped tenants refer him to new renters.
https://corelendfinancial.com/
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.
📅 Have questions? Let’s talk! Schedule a free call: https://calendly.com/alissa-fowler
21 Sept 2026
36. This Is The Right Time to Buy
This week we welcome back Jim Johnson, now a licensed real estate agent with Crestcore Realty and Crestcore Property Management. Jim discusses the Memphis rental market, noting signs of improvement despite overall softness, with increased lease signings driven by personal marketing approaches.
He emphasizes that Memphis is now a buyer's market, encouraging investors to purchase properties needing rehab, particularly in suburban areas. Key advice includes thorough inspections, quality renovations in kitchens and bathrooms, and leveraging Corelend's financing to cover both purchase and rehab costs for strong cash flow returns.
https://corelendfinancial.com/
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.
📅 Have questions? Let’s talk! Schedule a free call: https://calendly.com/alissa-fowler
4 Sept 2026
35. 100% Financing with Hard Money
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This week Alissa sits down with interviews Richey Ward, Director of Corelend Financial. Richey shares his journey from wholesaling in Nashville to scaling a Memphis rental portfolio using hard money lending.
He explains how 100% financing enabled him to grow without tying up personal cash. The conversation covers current market shifts toward buy-and-hold rental strategies, the speed advantages of hard money over conventional loans, common investor pitfalls like underestimating rehab costs, and the importance of market knowledge.
Richie emphasizes doing the math backward and building a strong team to succeed.
https://corelendfinancial.com/
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.
📅 Have questions? Let’s talk! Schedule a free call: https://calendly.com/alissa-fowler
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