If there are none—or if such homes are typically torn down and rebuilt—then that tells a different story.Some cities have entire neighborhoods of restored or historic homes.

Historic charm, economic diversity, and strong tourism have fueled consistent demand, but that growth also comes with nuances investors should watch closely.🏡 Here’s what stands out right now:Strong Short-Term & Mid-Term Rental Demand: With tourism rebounding and business travel climbing, furnished rentals in areas like West Ashley, James Island, and Mount Pleasant are performing well — especially with operators navigating evolving city ordinances.Limited Inventory + High Appreciation: Investors are finding deals in outer submarkets like Summerville, North Charleston, and Goose Creek, where prices remain more attainable and rental demand is solid.Zoning and Regulation Awareness is Key: Charleston’s growth has prompted tighter regulations on development and rentals.

My focus is on properties with historical charm, but I want to ensure that the renovations maintain their authenticity while making them appealing to modern travelers.I’d love advice from those who have experience with similar projects.

Ownership HistoryAsk for historical transfers — especially if the land was formerly ejido.

Also, I take historical numbers from other PM's as consideration but I care more about my internal projections so look at how other similar homes in the market are performing.Good luck! 

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

So you've got a lot of historically left leaning politics coming from people in tech and in those regions.

We have full-time boots on the ground in each market, and have a team centralized at our HQ in Texas as well.If you're interested in speaking with some of our current clients, I'm happy to make an introduction.We've historically worked with Aleka in several capacities (as a client of her's while she was with Acorn and Oak and then as our BIC) and our experience with her was always great.Thanks!

Now compare this claim, made at the exact same time with pages 4-5 of this "55% historical IRR" and where Blake Capital, in a document investors will rely upon, claims to own 33 properties and 6,436 units. 

. - I personally haven't taken advantage of any sustainability credits, but we do have a Chicago Suburb project that is utilizing historic tax credits.I did find some opportunities on the web for making multifamily properties more energy efficient.