Investor’s Guide to Hard Money Lending
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.
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Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
New York-based investor Rosina Persaud shares her two year journey investing in Memphis real estate. She discusses why she is bullish on pockets of 38114 and focusing on subsidized tenants. Rosina also covers strategies to reduce turnover, challenges like property security, and leveraging hard money loans to scale her portfolio.
Rosina’s insights offer practical advice for other out-of-state investors navigating the Memphis market and building long-term success.
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Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Dustin Ring, a successful wholesaler in Jackson, Tennessee discusses his unique journey from professional wrestling to real estate wholesaling.
Dustin shares practical advice on branding, marketing, and building trust. We cover the challenges and rewards of double closings and mobile home deals, and the importance of persistence.
Check out Dustin’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Break-Mold-careers-generational-abundance/dp/B0BCDF3CC7
And his coaching program: https://dustinringcoaching.com/CoreLend Financial
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Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Secrets to successful house flipping in Memphis with husband and wife team Loren & Elizabeth Huies.
Flipping isn’t always what you see on HGTV! This week husband and wife real estate team, Loren and Elizabeth Huie of Taliesyn Realty share their profitable strategies for making Memphis more beautiful, one house at a time.
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Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
In today’s challenging real estate market, efficiency and scalability are more critical than ever. In this episode, Alyssa is joined by Michelle Amen, a Memphis real estate veteran and representative of CoreAssist, to discuss how virtual staffing—specifically remote team members (RTMs) from the Philippines—can help investors, wholesalers, and contractors transform their business.
Drawing on nearly 24 years of industry experience, Michelle shares actionable strategies and insights into leveraging virtual assistants to streamline operations, scale businesses, and build lasting success.CoreLend Financial
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We are experienced local Memphis and Birmingham investors and Hard Money lenders. We care about your success and only fund loans we’d do ourselves.
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Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Investors! This week agent Jordan Ray from EXP Realty stopped by to share some useful insights and some wild stories from the field. Jordan's no stranger to hard money lending and he just recently had a deal going with Corelend. Hear how he finds unicorn deals in Memphis even when numbers are getting tighter, ARV’s are dropping, and appraisals are getting lower and lower.
We also discuss:
How to navigate appraisals
Key areas in Memphis where he’s seeing success
The importance of professional photography in real estate listings
Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of real estate. Don't miss out on Jordan's expert advice and unique experiences!
CoreLend Financial 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 with Alissa: http://calendly.com/alissa-fowler
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Welcome to Episode 14 of the CoreLend Podcast Series: The Investor’s Guide to Hard Money Lending!
🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Brian Trippe, a Birmingham-based REAL ESTATE ENTREPRENEUR with over a decade of experience building businesses in the real estate space.
Since launching his investing career in 2012, Brian has founded multiple companies, including:
🏠 Alabama Cash Deals, Inc. – a marketing company that locates property bargains across central Alabama.
🏢 205 Realty – a full-service brokerage founded in 2016.
🤝 Alabama Real Estate Investors Association – established in 2017, now the largest REIA in Alabama and one of the top networking groups in the country.
Brian shares his journey from investor to REAL ESTATE ENTREPRENEUR, lessons he’s learned along the way, and how he leverages hard money lending to scale and seize opportunities.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your portfolio, Brian’s insights on investing, networking, and building real estate businesses are invaluable.
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Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Welcome to Episode 13 of the CoreLend Podcast Series: The Investor’s Guide to Hard Money Lending!
🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Rich Harrell, Project Manager at CoreBuild. Rich shares powerful insights from the field, lessons learned as a project manager, and real-world experiences using hard money loans to bring construction and investment projects to life.
Whether you're new to real estate investing or looking to scale, this conversation is packed with practical tips and first-hand knowledge you won’t want to miss.
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Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Welcome to Episode 12 of the CoreLend Podcast Series: The Investor’s Guide to Hard Money Lending! 🎙️
In this episode, we sit down with Douglas Skipworth, Founder and Principal Broker at CrestCore Realty, CEO of 6AM Core Collective, and Founder of CoreLend Financial. A seasoned real estate investor since 2003, Douglas shares powerful insights, lessons learned, and real-world experiences using hard money loans to fund successful real estate deals.
Whether you're new to real estate investing or looking to scale, this conversation is packed with tips you won’t want to miss.
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Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Welcome to Episode 11 of the CoreLend Podcast Series: The Investor’s Guide to Hard Money Lending!
🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Gabe Long of New Western Alabama, a trusted CoreLend client and seasoned investor. Gabe walks us through his journey in real estate, from navigating distressed properties to creating profitable opportunities, and how hard money lending plays a crucial role in making these deals possible.
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned investor looking to scale, Gabe’s insights will give you practical strategies and inspiration to grow your portfolio in today’s market.
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Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Welcome to a new episode of The Investor’s Guide to Hard Money Lending! 🎙️
In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Diaz, a seasoned real estate investor with active deals across Tennessee. Brandon shares his real-world insights on navigating risk, spotting smart investment opportunities, and leveraging hard money lending to scale effectively.
If you're looking to grow your portfolio or want to better understand how experienced investors operate in today’s market, this conversation is packed with value.
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