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Myrtle Beach real estate investment strategies
Every strategy below is a different way to buy, hold, or sell rental property on the Grand Strand. Each card says what the strategy is, who it fits, and what can go wrong.
All six close here. DSCR purchases and 1031 replacements are the most common. BRRRR closes the least often, because the discounted, fixable house is the scarce ingredient, and Chapter3 works to find a large share of the ones that appear on the Grand Strand.
Most of our investors come from the Northeast. The most experienced of them buy where the next high-paying jobs are being built. Two hospitals are under construction here, a third held its ribbon cutting in August 2026, and medical staff rent close to work. In our opinion the Grand Strand is priced low for a coastal market. That is an opinion about the future, not a promise, and on any specific Grand Strand property we show you the numbers behind it.
Our marketing plan is relationships. A new company can outspend us on ads tomorrow. It cannot reproduce years of friendships with the local lenders, attorneys, contractors, insurers and property managers who tell us about properties before they list and get our clients' work done at fair prices. Those relationships are why investors are so successful with Chapter3 Realty.
One example from the last few years. An agent at Chapter3 met an out-of-state business owner at a local event, and the two stayed in contact for years. When one of his rental units here fell behind and he needed it sold without anyone in his circle hearing about it, he called that agent. The unit went to an investor on our buyer list without ever being listed, at about 20 percent under market value in exchange for the speed and the discretion. The seller got out quietly, and the buyer still collects the rent. This is only one story illustrating how Chapter3 benefits its investors with our relationships.
The six strategies
Pick the strategy that fits you
1031 exchange (sell one rental, buy another, put off the tax bill)
Good for: owners with big gains who want to trade up, not cash out.
Watch out for: hard deadlines; miss one and the tax comes due.
BRRRR (buy it, fix it, rent it, refinance, repeat)
Good for: hands-on investors who want one pot of cash to buy house after house.
Watch out for: repair overruns or a low bank value can trap your cash in the deal.
DSCR loans (the loan qualifies on the property's rent, not your tax returns)
Good for: self-employed buyers whose tax returns show less income than they earn.
Watch out for: you usually need more money down than on a regular home loan.
Fix and flip (buy it rough, fix it up, sell it)
Good for: investors with cash, a solid contractor, and time to run a project.
Watch out for: one blown repair budget can erase the whole profit.
Small multifamily (one building, two to four rents)
Good for: steadier income; you can live in one unit and rent out the rest.
Watch out for: more tenants means more repairs, more calls, and more turnover.
DST (a hands-off 1031 alternative)
A DST, short for Delaware statutory trust, lets you buy a small share of a big property that professionals run.
Good for: putting off the tax bill without becoming a landlord.
Watch out for: your money is locked up and returns are not guaranteed.
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Send us an address you are looking at, or have us send you an investment property for sale. We will run the rent, the expenses and the association documents before you write an offer, at no cost.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best real estate investment strategy in Myrtle Beach?
There is no single best strategy. Short-term rentals fit condos near the beach. Long-term rentals fit the year-round inland areas. BRRRR fits houses that need work, and fix and flip fits houses that just look dated. The right call depends on the property, your cash, your financing, and how hands-on you want to be.
Do I need a lot of cash to invest on the Grand Strand?
The strategy sets the cash you need. Buy-and-hold with a DSCR loan needs a substantial down payment. House hacking, living in one unit of a duplex while tenants rent the rest, can need far less. Fix and flip needs the most cash. Repairs and the monthly bills while you own it come out of pocket or from a short-term loan.
Can Chapter3 help with both the property and the financing?
Yes. Chapter3 handles the property and our lending partner handles the loan. We run the numbers on the property and work with your lender on the timeline. That matters most on DSCR purchases, BRRRR refinances, and 1031 exchange deadlines, where the property and the loan must move together.
Which strategy works best for out-of-state investors?
Buy-and-hold with a professional property manager is the most common entry point, because it asks the least of your time. Many investors start with a single long-term or short-term rental. They move into BRRRR or small multifamily once they know the market.