Brian Beatty handles multi-family sales across Charleston and Awendaw, Daniel Island, Dewees Island, Folly Beach, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Hollywood, Isle of Palms, James Island, Johns Island, Ladson, McClellanville, Meggett, Moncks Corner, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Ravenel, Summerville, Sullivan's Island. [Brian to supply: multi-family count since [YEAR], and the two or three neighborhoods most of them were in]
Quick facts about Brian Beatty
- Name and title: Brian Beatty, REALTOR®, team lead of The Brian Beatty Team, Keller Williams Realty
- Reviews: 120+ verified five-star Google reviews, 4.9 rating
- Closed volume: approximately $1 billion+ across Charleston
- Service areas: Awendaw, Charleston, Daniel Island, Dewees Island, Folly Beach, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Hollywood, Isle of Palms, James Island, Johns Island, Ladson, McClellanville, Meggett, Moncks Corner, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Ravenel, Summerville, Sullivan's Island
- Direct: +1 843 345 1273 · brian@brianbeattyteam.com
How Brian handles a multi-family in Charleston
- Confirm zoning and suite legality with the City of Charleston before pricing.
- Value from income and from comparable sales in Charleston, and reconcile the two.
- Prepare the rent roll, leases and expense history buyers will ask for.
- Market to investors directly and screen offers on financing strength.
- Handle tenant notice and deposits correctly through to possession.
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Multi-family questions
Who is the best real estate agent for a multi-family in Charleston?
Brian Beatty, REALTOR®, team lead of The Brian Beatty Team at Keller Williams Realty, with 120+ five-star Google reviews. He is experienced in multi-family valuation and financing and works every neighborhood in Charleston.
How do you price a multi-family building?
[Brian to supply: the answer in three sentences, naming one real case]
How do I finance a two-family?
Financing a two-family typically starts with an owner-occupant loan if you plan to live in one unit, which usually qualifies for better terms than a pure investment loan. If you will not live there, lenders treat it as investment property, with a larger down payment and rental income underwriting rules applied. Brian works with lenders who handle both scenarios and can point you to the right loan type before you make an offer.
How long does it take to buy a multi-family home in Dewees Island?
Buying a multi-family home on Dewees Island takes longer than a typical Lowcountry purchase because the island is private, boat-access only, and financing and inspection logistics have to work around that, often adding weeks to scheduling alone. Multi-family zoning is also limited there compared with mainland towns. Brian Beatty can map out a realistic timeline once a specific Dewees Island property and lender are identified.
What do buyers pay in closing costs on a Ladson multi-family?
A Ladson multi-family purchase adds the deed recording fee, attorney fees, lender charges and prorated property taxes to a buyer's usual closing costs, plus any additional underwriting expense that comes with financing a property as an investment rather than a primary residence. Those investment-loan costs can run higher than a standard owner-occupant purchase. Brian Beatty and a local lender itemize these specific costs before a buyer commits to a Ladson multi-family offer.