Turning Real Estate into Purpose: Land, Legacy & Partnerships in the Carolinas

[Marla Blake]

👋🏽 Hi everyone! I’m Marla J Blake, a real estate agent based in the beautiful Upstate of South Carolina. I specialize in helping buyers, investors, and builders find opportunities in growing and affordable markets—whether that’s land, flips, or long-term rentals.

🏡 My real estate journey began by helping single moms (like myself) find safe, stable homes. That opened the door to a deeper passion for real estate investing and building generational wealth—not just for myself, but for others too.

📈 I’m here on BiggerPockets to connect with investors, builders, and anyone looking to buy land, build a portfolio, or partner on creative projects—especially in the Carolinas. Whether you’re looking for development land, multifamily opportunities, or buy-and-hold strategies, I’d love to collaborate.

❓One thing I’m curious about: What’s your process for evaluating raw land before purchase? And if you’re a builder, what do you look for in an agent partner?

Looking forward to learning from and working with many of you here!