Elam King
Founding Partner
Elam King brings a unique blend of trades expertise, creative real estate insight, and heart-driven entrepreneurship to the Funvest team. With a background rooted in the trades and over 20 years of hands-on construction and renovation experience, Elam transitioned into real estate investing in 2007 with a house-hack project that yielded over $100K in gains.
Since then, he has acquired, rehabbed, furnished, and managed over 30 properties valued at approximately $15 million—many as high-performing short-term rentals. An Airbnb Superhost with a 4.8-star rating, Elam has hosted nearly 10,000 stays across urban and rural markets, generating over $5 million in bookings.
He thrives on transforming distressed properties into guest-worthy homes and believes strongly in real estate’s ability to generate both wealth and long-term community impact. Elam’s passion lies not only in the numbers but in creating meaningful investor journeys and delivering authentic results. He’s a visionary, driven by the belief that business should not only be profitable but serve as a platform to positively impact others.
Steve Richerson
General Partner &
Asset Manager
Stephen Richerson is a seasoned real estate investor, project manager, and investment strategist with over 20 years of experience in remodeling and property acquisitions. He began his real estate career after founding a successful, award-winning remodeling company in 2006.
Known for his sharp eye for detail, budgeting discipline, and design-forward execution, Stephen has since managed dozens of fix-and-flip projects with consistently high ROI. Stephen is the founder of the Carolina Wealth Alliance, a real estate education community where he has mentored investors and hosted over 50 investor seminars.
He brings a rare combination of construction know-how, financial acumen, and people-focused leadership. His track record includes scaling revenues from $150K to over $1.4 million within 24 months, all while maintaining strong profit margins.
As a natural educator and communicator, Stephen is passionate about investor relations, fundraising, and maximizing returns on every deal.
Donny Coran
Acquisition Strategist & Deal Flow Expert
Donny Coram is a prolific real estate entrepreneur with over 400 fix-and-flip projects under his belt, primarily in the Colorado market. Known as the “Foreclosure King,” Donny has built a career on sourcing, acquiring, and transforming distressed properties into profitable investments.
His company, Diamond Homebuyers, creates consistent off-market deal flow, while his signature educational platform, the Foreclosure Profit System, empowers over 40 active clients to execute their own deals. With 20 years of experience and a relentless drive, Donny has scaled multiple ventures, from managing six construction crews to leading a real estate brokerage team of 10 agents.
He’s a licensed general contractor, real estate appraiser, and recently passed his Series 65 exam to become a registered investment advisor. Donny’s leadership, deep market knowledge, and passion for helping others achieve financial freedom make him an invaluable force behind Funvest’s success.
Extensive Project Portfolio: Our team has successfully completed over 400 property renovations, demonstrating our capability in identifying and revitalizing real estate assets.
Diverse Market Experience: We've managed projects in multiple regions, adapting to local market dynamics and regulations to optimize outcomes.
Hands-On Leadership: Our principals have been directly involved in the renovation process, ensuring quality and attention to detail in every project.
Community Impact: Through our projects, we've contributed to neighborhood revitalization, supporting local economies and providing improved housing options.
Industry Acknowledgment: Our team's work has been recognized for excellence in service and quality, reflecting our dedication to high standards in real estate development.
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