South Carolina
Active LendingOpportunity ZoneSouth Carolina real estate investment market
Median Home Value
$300,562
Est. Cap Rate
2.9%
Based on rent yield × 65%
Vacancy Rate
13.8%
71% owner-occupied
Population
5.2M
Median income: $66,818
South Carolina Investment Analysis
South Carolina is a major metropolitan market with 5.2M residents and a median home value of $300,562. The 2.9% cap rate positions South Carolina as a premium appreciation market where equity growth drives returns. A modest 0.2% year-over-year decline suggests the market is cooling — favorable for buyers negotiating from strength. As your Real Estate CFO, we recommend exploring bridge financing for repositioning in South Carolina. Get pre-qualified for $150K–$10M in financing — term sheet in 48 hours.
Market Details
Housing Stock
2.4M units
Single-family: 1.5M
Multifamily: 418K (17.4%)
Investment Metrics
Gross Yield 4.5%
Cap Rate 2.9%
Price-to-Rent 22.2 (Favors renting)
Property Tax $1,199/yr
Demographics
Median Income $66,818
Median Age 40.1
Employment 98.5%
Home Value Trends
1-Year Appreciation -0.2%
3-Year Appreciation +5.4%
5-Year Appreciation +36.3%
Rental Market
$1,126/mo
Renter population: 28.6%
Lending Status
Active Lending
$150K – $10M · Business purpose
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · Zillow Home Value Index (Feb 2026) · USDV Capital analysis
Investor Resources — South Carolina
Key government departments and regulatory contacts for real estate investors
Contractor Licensing
South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board
Under Dept of Labor Licensing and Regulation; NASCLA accredited
Eviction Court
Magistrate Court
5-day notice to pay or quit; ~30-45 days total; ejectment proceedings in magistrate court
Real Estate Commission
South Carolina Real Estate Commission
Under Dept of Labor Licensing & Regulation; Columbia office
Investment Strategy Assessment
How South Carolina performs for each investment strategy
DSCR Rental
ChallengingSouth Carolina's 2.9% cap rate suggests an appreciation-focused market. Consider value-add strategies to improve cash flow.
- Up to 85% LTV
- No income verification
- 5-30 year terms
Fix & Flip
ModerateVacancy at 13.8% — factor in longer hold times when modeling your flip ROI in South Carolina.
- Up to 90% of purchase + rehab
- 6-18 month terms
- Draw schedule for rehab
Bridge / Value-Add
Strong MatchBridge financing works in any market condition. Use it for acquisitions, refinances, or transitional properties in South Carolina while you stabilize or reposition.
- Up to 80% LTV
- 12-24 month terms
- Interest-only payments
Top Counties in South Carolina
46 counties by population
Greenville County
Richland County
Charleston County
Horry County
Spartanburg County
Lexington County
York County
Berkeley County
Top Cities in South Carolina
475 cities by population
| City | Population | Home Value | Cap Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CharlestonCharleston County | 152K | $581,145 | 2.9% | View → |
| ColumbiaRichland County | 138K | $226,769 | 5.0% | View → |
| North CharlestonCharleston County | 117K | $307,981 | 4.2% | View → |
| Mount PleasantCharleston County | 93K | $865,394 | 2.1% | View → |
| Rock HillYork County | 75K | $320,953 | 3.8% | View → |
| GreenvilleGreenville County | 72K | $321,243 | 3.8% | View → |
| SummervilleDorchester County | 51K | $378,031 | 3.8% | View → |
| Goose CreekBerkeley County | 47K | $319,460 | 4.7% | View → |
| SumterSumter County | 43K | $210,391 | 5.3% | View → |
| FlorenceFlorence County | 40K | $219,728 | 4.7% | View → |
| GreerGreenville County | 39K | $345,056 | 3.6% | View → |
| SpartanburgSpartanburg County | 39K | $230,636 | 4.5% | View → |
| Hilton Head IslandBeaufort County | 38K | $779,610 | 3.0% | View → |
| Myrtle BeachHorry County | 37K | $318,683 | 4.1% | View → |
| AikenAiken County | 32K | $266,792 | 4.0% | View → |
Top Neighborhoods in South Carolina
171 neighborhoods
South Carolina Investment Report
Comprehensive state market analysis
Get the Complete South Carolina Market Analysis
Make data-driven investment decisions with our comprehensive state report, including pricing trends, rental yields, and DSCR loan scenarios.
- Complete market data & demographics
- 5-year price appreciation trends
- Rental yield analysis by property type
- Investment opportunity score
- Comparable market benchmarks
- DSCR loan scenario modeling
Top 10 Counties in South Carolina for DSCR Investment
Our data team analyzed every countie in South Carolina to find the best opportunities for cash-flowing DSCR investments.
Top 10 Counties
South Carolina | DSCR Investment
Your Real Estate CFO
We don't work for one lender — we work for you. As your Real Estate CFO, we shop the full institutional market to structure the best capital solution for your South Carolina deal. Close in 28 days or we pay you $1,000.
$1.3B+
Transactions Advised
42
States Active
28 Days
Or $1,000 Guarantee
Flexible Financing for Every Deal
All products below are eligible for our 28-day close guarantee.
Bridge Loans
Short-term financing for acquisitions, refinancing, or repositioning
- 12-24 month terms
- Up to 80% LTV
- Interest-only payments
- Flexible prepayment
Fix & Flip
Fast funding for property renovation and resale
- 6-18 month terms
- Up to 90% of purchase + rehab
- Fast closings
- Interest-only payments
Ground-Up Construction
Financing for new development projects from land to completion
- 12-36 month terms
- Up to 90% of costs
- Progress-based draws
- Interest-only payments
DSCR Rental
Long-term financing for single-family rentals and portfolio acquisitions
- 5-30 year terms
- Up to 85% LTV
- Portfolio options
- No personal income docs
Larger Deals
Multifamily & Build-to-Rent
For multifamily and build-to-rent community financing up to $50M, we work directly with institutional capital partners on custom terms. These deals require a consultation — not a form.
Multifamily
Permanent and bridge financing for apartment buildings and complexes — 5 units and up.
- Up to $50M
- 5–30 year terms
- Up to 80% LTV
- Bridge and permanent options
- Interest-only available
Build-to-Rent Communities
Institutional financing for single-family rental community developments from land to stabilization.
- Up to $50M
- Construction through permanent
- Community-scale underwriting
- Progress-based draw schedule
- Custom closing timeline
Looking for 1-4 unit investment properties? Check out our standard lending products for DSCR, fix & flip, and bridge loans.
Your Real Estate CFO
We structure, source, and close financing for your investment properties. Let us help you capitalize on South Carolina opportunities.
48-Hour
Term Sheet
$150K-$10M
Loan Range
28-Day
Close Guarantee
$1,000 GUARANTEE
If we can't close in 28 days, we pay you $1,000