STR DSCR investor profile of Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, SC is a high short-term rental DSCR market. Property type: Beach. Median home value approximately $305K. Average nightly rate: $195.
Occupancy rate in Myrtle Beach averages approximately 55%, which combined with the nightly rate produces gross annual revenue per property of approximately $39K.
Myrtle Beach Grand Strand SC year-round STR. STR regulatory environment in Myrtle Beach: lenient.
STR financing for Myrtle Beach
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 Myrtle Beach property at the median value of $305K generating $195 per night at 55% occupancy, gross annual revenue runs approximately $39K.
Myrtle Beach 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.
Myrtle Beach averages approximately 55% occupancy. Lenders typically underwrite with conservative occupancy assumptions (lower than peak) and require AirDNA or similar data.
Average nightly rates in Myrtle Beach run approximately $195. Premium units (size, location, amenities) command meaningfully higher rates.
Myrtle Beach STR regulatory environment is lenient. Generally STR-friendly with standard registration requirements.
STR gross revenue per property in Myrtle Beach averages approximately $39K 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%.
Myrtle Beach primarily beach 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.