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All Forum Posts by: Jordan Ray

Jordan Ray has started 24 posts and replied 372 times.

Post: FREE Beginner Investing Guide!

Jordan Ray
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  • Real Estate Agent
  • Memphis, TN
  • Posts 388
  • Votes 184

Looking to buy your first investment property? Download my FREE guide that will help you invest in any market today!! ---> Click For Your FREE Guide!

Post: FREE Repair Estimator Sheet!

Jordan Ray
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  • Real Estate Agent
  • Memphis, TN
  • Posts 388
  • Votes 184
Quote from @Jalen Henry:

I would love to see the link to this sheet as well


 Sure! DM me your email

Post: Military Veteran 1ST Va Loan

Jordan Ray
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  • Real Estate Agent
  • Memphis, TN
  • Posts 388
  • Votes 184
Quote from @Justin Skeete:

Hey Ray,  Whatsup. Awesome background. Appreciate your service. I’d love to speak 1 on 1. I’m currently interviewing realtors to decide who best understand and fit my needs as far as structuring the best deal in the Atlanta area. Feel free to reach out to me. 


Hey Justin, I don't work in Atlanta but I am happy to help you find someone that way. Please call me at the number in my signature. 

Post: Military Veteran 1ST Va Loan

Jordan Ray
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  • Real Estate Agent
  • Memphis, TN
  • Posts 388
  • Votes 184
Quote from @Justin Skeete:

Hey Guys, I'm Skeete. In the search for my first rental property using the Va loan. Having an extremely hard time finding Va knowledgeable realtors and lenders that understand my goals as far as multifamily investing. I see There's no actual location on this site/forum for veterans. Just looking for some vets who's used their va loan to help guide me through the process. My realtor keeps telling me i cant get a home with the amount of money i have now. It almost feels as if she's not fighting to properly help structure the deal. When i have questions she usually gives me the wrong answer until i double check with VA site. Any OG's in the building? 🙏🏾


Hey Justin, I am a Vet. 9 years in the Army National Guard and I bought my first house with my VA loan back in 2020 after a deployment and closed with $1100 at closing (Basically for my insurance premium) I have also repeatedly done this with other Veterans/Military and a-lot of times they close with nothing out of pocket. I even had 1 time where a client got $2000 back at closing because of excess concessions at closing. My VA loan was the bridge into my real estate investing ventures and has now led me to my small & performing portfolio of rentals that I have now and a very successful real estate career. I recently have applied for my VA disability and I am going through the process of that now with 32 VA claims after my 9 years of Infantry & being a Motor Transport Operator in that time. I hope to walk away with 100% after all of this and a medical discharge so I can focus on my real estate completely. That said, I am very experienced in this space.

It looks like you tagged Atlanta, are you looking for your first home there?

Post: FREE Repair Estimator Sheet!

Jordan Ray
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  • Real Estate Agent
  • Memphis, TN
  • Posts 388
  • Votes 184
Quote from @Cory M.:
Quote from @Jordan Ray:

If you're investing in Memphis real estate (or thinking about it), this simple repair estimate sheet might save you thousands. I use it to quickly break down rehab costs and avoid getting burned by sketchy contractors. No pitch, just a tool that works. 


 I'd love to see the sheet if you have a link.

DM me your email and I will send it over. 

Post: FREE Repair Estimator Sheet!

Jordan Ray
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Memphis, TN
  • Posts 388
  • Votes 184

If you're investing in Memphis real estate (or thinking about it), this simple repair estimate sheet might save you thousands. I use it to quickly break down rehab costs and avoid getting burned by sketchy contractors. No pitch, just a tool that works. 

Post: Memphis Tennesee investing

Jordan Ray
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  • Real Estate Agent
  • Memphis, TN
  • Posts 388
  • Votes 184
Quote from @Steven Le:

@Jordan Ray I'm all ears and would love to connect! 


Awesome! Dm me and we will setup a time

Post: Memphis Tennesee investing

Jordan Ray
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  • Real Estate Agent
  • Memphis, TN
  • Posts 388
  • Votes 184
Quote from @Steven Le:

Thoughts on Memphis Real Estate Investing?

invester from (Calgary, Alberta) 

I’ve been doing some research on Memphis as a potential real estate investment market and wanted to get insight from those with experience on the ground.

From what I’ve found, the city has stable economic growth, mainly driven by distribution, healthcare, and now Ford’s BlueOval City project. With a strong rental demand and affordable home prices, Memphis seems like a solid cash-flow market.

That said, my biggest concerns are the crime rate and population growth trends. While certain submarkets show promise, I want to ensure I’m investing in areas with long-term stability.

For those who invest in Memphis, how do you navigate these risks? What areas do you see the best returns in? Would love to hear from investors with boots on the ground!


Absolutely — Memphis is a market I know well, both from actively investing here myself and helping other investors build strong, cash-flowing portfolios. You're spot on with the economic fundamentals, which is already boosting investor confidence and market momentum. That said, concerns around crime and population trends are valid, and that's why local knowledge is critical when choosing the right submarkets. There are definitely pockets in Memphis with long-term stability, strong tenant demand, and solid returns — you just need to know where (and where not) to look. That's exactly how I've built my portfolio and how I help others do the same. To navigate this market, I've got a strong team behind me, including a reliable general contractor, a trusted property manager who keeps units rented and profitable, a local 100% purchase-and-rehab hard money lender, plus connections to DSCR and conventional loan products for purchases and refinances. These contacts help me navigate Memphis with confidence and get into the right deals that align with my personal investing and to help others do the same. Happy to connect and share more if you're serious about exploring Memphis further. Talk soon!

Post: Out of State investment & expected CoC

Jordan Ray
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  • Real Estate Agent
  • Memphis, TN
  • Posts 388
  • Votes 184
Quote from @Bhavin Patel:

Would you buy your first out of state investment if it's barely doing 4% CoC on the initial investment especially Memphis area?


Not at all. I am easily getting 40%+ returns when using hard money to do BRRRR deals in Memphis. 4% is a terrible return.