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Fannie Mae Delayed Financing Cash Out Question
Walnut Creek, CA · Member since 2015 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes 8y Lender · Fort Worth, TX · Member since 2016 · 8k+ posts · 6k+ votes 8y @Tristan H. the small loan amount thing is a very common issue. Banks actually lose money on loans of this size (some people have car loans this amount) so I get why some banks don't do these types of loans but it's annoying. There are lenders who will do loans this small but you'll have to keep calling around to find one.
Cash Out Refinance on 5th property - Memphis Area
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Looking for a DIRECT Freddie/Fannie lender for Tennessee
Forum Categories All Investor · Huntington Beach, CA · Member since 2016 · 26 posts · 17 votes Most Popular Reply Rental Property Investor · Orange County, CA · Member since 2016 · 512 posts · 374 votes 9y See this reply in the discussion Rental Property Investor · Memphis, TN · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes 9y Investor's Guide to Memphis Real Estate Investor · Huntington Beach, CA · Member since 2016 · 26 posts · 17 votes 9y Rental Property Investor · Orange County, CA · Member...
Memphis, TN lender for 4 unit FHA loan?
@Jeron Walker. I'd try Rosemarie Fair at Brighton Bank, Santiago Mejia at Community Mortgage, and Todd Ellis at Mortgage Investors Group. They're all local and work with investors all the time. Plus, they're all three first class folks. Investor's Guide to Memphis Real Estate Email Enter a valid email address Phone number Enter a valid US, Canadian, or US territory phone number How many investment properties do you have?
Have wholesalers disappeared in Memphis?
Rental Property Investor from Memphis, TN Member since Sep 28, 2014 Posts 1,466 Votes 1,204 Experience 24 Yrs Investments 30 1,466 Posts 1,204 Votes Rental Property Investor from Memphis, TN Member since Sep 28, 2014 Posts 1,466 Votes 1,204 Experience 24 Yrs Investments 30 Douglas SkipworthPoster Rental Property Investor Memphis, TN 1,204 Votes | 1,466 Posts Have wholesalers disappeared in Memphis?
Anyone has experience with Discount Property Warehouse
Hi, @Sherri Li. @Stephen Akindona is with DPW and he is very active on BiggerPockets. You'd be hard pressed to find someone with a better reputation than Stephen. Investor's Guide to Memphis Real Estate Email Enter a valid email address Phone number Enter a valid US, Canadian, or US territory phone number How many investment properties do you have?
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Real Estate Agent from Memphis, TN Member since Nov 15, 2023 Posts 547 Votes 280 Experience 3 Yrs Investments 8 547 Posts 280 Votes Real Estate Agent from Memphis, TN Member since Nov 15, 2023 Posts 547 Votes 280 Experience 3 Yrs Investments 8 Jordan Ray Real Estate Agent Memphis, TN 280 Votes | 547 Posts Quote from @Douglas Skipworth: What is the 1% rule in Memphis? We've been using it for 20+ years and it's still 100% applicable today.
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Updated 27 minutes ago on 05/30/2026. Most recent reply Rental Property Investor from Memphis, TN Member since Sep 28, 2014 Posts 1,441 Votes 1,194 Experience 24 Yrs Investments 30 1,441 Posts 1,194 Votes Rental Property Investor from Memphis, TN Member since Sep 28, 2014 Posts 1,441 Votes 1,194 Experience 24 Yrs Investments 30 Douglas SkipworthPoster Rental Property Investor Memphis, TN 1,194 Votes | 1,441 Posts What are investors doing to get deals in Memphis today?
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Updated 19 minutes ago on 05/04/2026. Most recent reply Rental Property Investor from Memphis, TN Member since Sep 28, 2014 Posts 1,428 Votes 1,187 Experience 24 Yrs Investments 30 1,428 Posts 1,187 Votes Rental Property Investor from Memphis, TN Member since Sep 28, 2014 Posts 1,428 Votes 1,187 Experience 24 Yrs Investments 30 Douglas SkipworthPoster Rental Property Investor Memphis, TN 1,187 Votes | 1,428 Posts https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EBOZrUNJO5feQ_ZSaFBn...
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late | Start Investing & Conquer Fear Today
Brandon's sound bites from this episode are excellent. At 51, I totally understand where he's coming from in this clip. Many aspects of life get harder with age. Great content, @Richey Ward. Thanks for posting.
Why Money is a Flow, Not a Pond | Real Estate Investing Mindset for Lasting Wealth
Brandon Diaz shares a ton of great insights in this episode. Thanks for posting @Richey Ward. (Full disclosure, I am one of the founders of CoreLend and they are a sponsor of our weekly Memphis podcast, The Investor's Guide to Memphis Real Estate with @Dean Harris of CrestCore Realty.) Investor's Guide to Memphis Real Estate Email Enter a valid email address Phone number Enter a valid 10-digit US phone number How many investment properties do you have?
Real Estate Investing in Alabama: Ground-Up Growth and Hard Money Tips
🎙️ New Episode Out Now! We sit down with Gabe Long of New Western Alabama, a trusted CoreLend client and seasoned investor. Gabe shares his journey in real estate—from navigating distressed properties to turning them into profitable opportunities—and how hard money lending makes it all possible. Whether you’re a new investor or looking to scale, this episode is packed with strategies and inspiration to grow your portfolio.
Real Estate Comps Explained | Why Distance & Time Matter in Property Appraisals
@Richey Ward, thanks for having Sam King on this episode. What a wealth of information for Memphis real estate investors! (Full disclosure, I am one of the founders of CoreLend and they are a sponsor of our weekly Memphis podcast, The Investor's Guide to Memphis Real Estate with @Dean Harris of CrestCore Realty.) Investor's Guide to Memphis Real Estate Email Enter a valid email address Phone number Enter a valid 10-digit US phone number How many investment properties do you have?
Hello from Little Rock, Arkansas
Hey there everyone, I'm 28 and getting tired of paying other people's mortgages for them! I'm seriously considering buying my first home when my current lease is up this fall, and from what various calculators are telling me I can afford about $100k worth of house.
New Episode Out Now!
🎙️ 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.
Real Estate Investing Coffee Meetup
π₯ Exciting News Brewing in Memphis! π₯ Join us for another round of great coffee, fantastic company, and insightful real estate conversations.
earn how a Memphis investor built her Airbnb portfolio using hard money loans
🎙️ 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 🎧 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. Don't miss out! Contact us today to learn more.
Exciting News Brewing in Memphis
π₯ Exciting News Brewing in Memphis! π₯ Join us for another round of great coffee, fantastic company, and insightful real estate conversations.
Anyone Used Bridge Capital or Have Any Experience with Them?
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What is a Transactional Loan?
Ever wonder how businesses fund one-off deals or quick-turnaround transactions? Learn all about transactional loans—what they are, how they work, and when to use them—in our latest video! Watch now and get smarter in under 5 minutes! 📊 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. Don't miss out! Contact us today to learn more.
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