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Sorting facts from opinions. A three part series to truly define the economic landscape of the country. Part 1: Southcentral US

It has been my experience that if you try to get an accurate read on the economy from the media you will be left dazed and confused. One minute a reporter on CNBC is reporting on terrific economic data and then another starts talking about a recession. It seems as though they deal more in […]

Sustainability that has nothing to do with being “Green”.

The key to smart investing is sustainability. At Urban Core Advisors, sustainability is at the core of our investment strategy.  Our mission is to provide clients with real estate investment opportunities that provide strong returns that have ‘staying power’ well into the future. When buying or selling commercial real estate in Charleston, South Carolina, our […]

Want to invest in commercial real estate but not sure how to get started.

If you have always wanted to invest in commercial real estate in Charleston but don’t feel like you have the necessary expertise or time to find the right investment, Urban Core Advisors has your solution. Urban Core Advisors has just opened up a new round of funding for its latest real estate investment project. The […]

If we don’t build it, they are still coming. 3-17-2017

So everyone has heard the old saying, “Build it and they will come”. But in Charleston we are dealing with a new reality, “If we don’t build it, they are still coming.” As I have stated in other BLOG postings, Charleston is experiencing the most significant level of growth it has seen in decades. The […]

UCA Launch Press Release 2-28-2017

Real estate investment firm launches in Charleston geared towards individual investors Charleston, SC (February 28th 2017) – Individual investors searching for diversification and higher yields often look to invest in real estate. However, the barriers to entry into the investment real estate market can present significant challenges. Investor’s limited resources, lack of expertise and competition […]

Our ProcessStep By Step

SiteIdentification

Our investment team does ongoing market research and site analysis to determine the best locations geared towards our investment strategy.

SiteInspections

We perform site inspections and consult with general contractors and architects to identify property improvement opportunities and cost estimates.

PropertyAnalysis

We do extensive property analysis including underwriting property historical cash flow, three tiered income modeling, future cash flow projections and IRR and cash on cash return profitability models.

TheUnderwriting

Our team underwrites the current tenants and reviews all current lease agreements to determine an appropriate credit grade of the property and identify opportunities for improvement.