Rental Homes and Small Buildings, Measured Before You Buy
We help investors compare long-term rentals, small multi-unit buildings and seasonal homes with the numbers in front of them: rents, taxes, insurance, repairs and local short-term rental rules, which change from town to town.
Investing in the Lowcountry
Every Property Starts as a One Page Projection
Rated 4.8 by 2,400+ Clients
Illustrative rating for this demo.
An investment purchase is a business decision, and we treat it like one. Before you tour, each property gets a short projection: expected rent from recent nearby leases, property taxes at the correct rate, insurance, HOA dues, a repair reserve, management costs and a realistic allowance for vacancy. You can check every line, and you will see which assumptions matter most.
Our investment lead came from commercial lending, and our management team runs homes across the region every day, so the numbers come from what homes here actually rent for and actually cost to keep. That matters near the water, where insurance and storm preparation can change the picture quickly, and in older homes, where systems and roofs need careful budgeting.
We work with first-time investors buying a single rental, owners adding a small multi-unit building and buyers weighing a seasonal home. The process is the same each time: clear criteria, honest screening and a short list of properties that fit. Projections are illustrative estimates, never promises, and we show you how each one could change.
Out-of-state investors make up a large share of our clients, and the process is built for distance. We send video tours of each serious candidate, a written condition summary and the projection side by side, then attend inspections and send photos of anything worth discussing. You make the decisions, and we handle the legwork on the ground, from the first showing to the day the first resident signs a lease.
At a glance
Every analysis includes
Investment homes are judged on cash flow and risk, not curb appeal. For each property we build a simple projection that you can check line by line.
South Carolina taxes non-owner-occupied homes at a higher assessment ratio than primary homes, so we include the correct tax estimate from the start. Insurance quotes, HOA rental rules and a realistic vacancy allowance are added before any property reaches your short list, which keeps comparisons honest.
We also note resale considerations, such as planned development nearby, the condition of the building and how similar rentals have sold, because an exit plan is part of every sound purchase.
Each projection is labeled with its sources and the date it was prepared, so when you compare properties weeks apart you know which figures may need a refresh.
The checklist
- Rent estimate
- From recent leases nearby
- Taxes
- Non-owner-occupied rate
- Insurance
- Wind, flood and liability
- Repairs reserve
- Based on age and condition
- Management
- Self or professional
- Local rules
- Short-term rental limits
Why investors work with us
Numbers First, Then the Walkthrough
Our investment team comes from lending and property management, so projections are grounded in what homes here actually rent and cost to keep.
Projections You Can Check
Rent, taxes, insurance and reserves are listed line by line, with sources.
Long Term View
We look at resale, rent trends and planned development near each property.
Management in House
Our management team can lease and maintain the home after closing.
95+
Homes Managed
Investing in Charleston
Local Rules and Costs That Change the Math
Rentals here can work well, but the local rules and costs are easy to underestimate. These are the four that change the numbers most often.
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Short-term rental rules vary from town to town and change often. A property that allows nightly rentals in one jurisdiction may require a permit, a minimum stay or an owner on site a few miles away, and some HOAs prohibit them entirely. We confirm the current rules for each property before you make an offer, rather than relying on how things worked last year.
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Property taxes are another surprise for newcomers. In South Carolina, a home that is not your primary residence is assessed at a higher ratio than an owner-occupied one, which can raise the yearly tax bill substantially. Our projections use the correct rate from the start, so the cash flow you see is not inflated by the wrong assumption.
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Insurance and reserves deserve their own attention. Wind and flood coverage near the coast can be significant, and older homes may need a larger cushion for roofs and HVAC systems. We include quotes and reserves in every projection and talk through how a storm season or a vacancy would affect your numbers.
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After closing, our management team can prepare, list and lease the home, then send monthly statements and a yearly review. If you prefer to self-manage, we will share the local vendors and checklists we use, and the projection becomes your working budget.
If you are just starting out, a single conversation about your goals, budget and appetite for hands-on work is often enough to tell whether investing here makes sense right now. We would rather you wait for the right property than buy the wrong one quickly.
How we work with investors
From Criteria to a Leased Property
A repeatable process means faster decisions on the next purchase.
Stage 1
Set Criteria
We define target areas, price range, minimum cash flow and how hands-on you want to be.
Stage 2
Screen and Analyze
We send properties that fit with a one-page analysis, and tour the strongest candidates.
Stage 3
Buy and Lease
After closing, our management team can prepare, list and lease the home.
Investment Homes questions
Answers Before You Decide
Common questions about investment homes in the Charleston area. Call (843) 555-0142 if yours is not covered.
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What Clients Say About This Service
A few notes from recent clients, shared with their permission and lightly edited for length.
2,400+
Buyers and sellers served
“Marcus ran the rent numbers on four buildings before we picked one. Two years in, the duplex is performing close to his projections, and he still checks in every quarter.”
North Charleston, SC
Victor P.
Bought a duplex
“Mateo has managed our rental for three years. Repairs get handled, the statements are clear and we hear from him before we have to ask. It feels like having a partner here.”
James Island, SC
Helen R.
Owner, managed rental
“Our builder contract had three clauses we would have signed without a second look. Having someone read it first was worth every minute, and the punch list actually got finished.”
Summerville, SC
Megan L.
Bought new construction
Reviews are illustrative for this demo. Figures are illustrative.
Ready when you are
Talk Through Your Plans with Marcus
Marcus Greene leads this service for our team. A short call is enough to map out the next steps and the questions worth asking first.
Request a rental analysis- Written price ranges
- One agent from start to finish
- Illustrative: 2,400 clients served
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The Agents Who Lead This Work
Marcus Greene leads investment homes for our team, with colleagues who cover neighboring areas and specialties.
