STR DSCR investor profile of Charleston
Charleston, SC is a medium short-term rental DSCR market. Property type: Historic. Median home value approximately $595K. Average nightly rate: $295.
Occupancy rate in Charleston averages approximately 65%, which combined with the nightly rate produces gross annual revenue per property of approximately $70K.
Charleston historic STR regulated. Permitted units command premium. STR regulatory environment in Charleston: restrictive.
STR financing for Charleston
STR-specific DSCR loans underwrite based on projected nightly revenue and occupancy rather than long-term lease income. Specialty lenders that fund STR DSCR include Easy Street Capital, Visio Lending, and several private money operators.
For a Charleston property at the median value of $595K generating $295 per night at 65% occupancy, gross annual revenue runs approximately $70K.
Charleston STR FAQ
Yes. STR-specific DSCR loans available through specialty lenders (Easy Street Capital, Visio Lending, others). Lenders underwrite based on projected nightly revenue and occupancy rather than long-term lease income.
Charleston averages approximately 65% occupancy. Lenders typically underwrite with conservative occupancy assumptions (lower than peak) and require AirDNA or similar data.
Average nightly rates in Charleston run approximately $295. Premium units (size, location, amenities) command meaningfully higher rates.
Charleston STR regulatory environment is restrictive. New STR licenses may be capped or unavailable. Verify before acquisition.
STR gross revenue per property in Charleston averages approximately $70K annually. Operating costs (cleaning, supplies, management, utilities, maintenance) typically consume 30-50% of gross — netting roughly 50-70% to operating income.
Easy Street Capital, Visio Lending, and several private money operators underwrite STR-specific DSCR using projected revenue. Some lenders require 12+ months of operating history; others will fund pre-operating projections.
Yes. Lendai Finance and similar specialty lenders fund foreign-national STR acquisitions. Down payments typically 30-50%.
Charleston primarily historic property. Optimal STR property selection depends on guest demographics, amenity expectations, and local zoning.
STR regulations vary by city and change frequently. Verify current local rules before acquisition. STR revenue projections are directional — actual results vary.