The Kayak Capital SC blog
Hard money tips, deal analysis, Charleston market notes.
Notes from a Phoenix lender bringing 15 years of experience to the Lowcountry.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Hard Money Lending in Charleston, SC: What Real Estate Investors Should Know
Charleston isn't one market — it's several, each with its own underwriting wrinkles. Downtown BAR rules, flood zones, hurricane holding costs, and STR regulations. Here's what to look for in a Lowcountry hard money lender, and how Kayak Capital prices SC deals.
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Now Lending in Charleston: Why We're Here, Why We Charge Points, and What That Buys You
Kayak Capital is officially open for business in South Carolina. Here's the honest story behind why we're charging 2 points during our SC ramp-up — and why that's still a better deal than most Charleston-area hard money lenders.
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