Podcast
GRID Charleston
Hosted by Paul Kelton · EN
Where Charleston’s real estate dealmakers come to connect, learn, and grow. Each month, we pull live audio straight from our GRID Charleston events—featuring local investors, developers, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the Lowcountry’s future. You’ll hear real conversations about finding, funding, and fixing deals… plus raw stories from the people doing it every day.
Hosted by Paul Kelton, this show brings the room to your ears—complete with market updates, sponsor spotlights, and expert insights that turn local knowledge into real opportunities.
Whether you’re an active investor or just getting started, plug in to the network that’s redefining Charleston real estate.
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How to Buy a Neighborhood in 2026 | Jarrett Hodson | Pre-Event Interview
Dec 900:13:40Tap to summarizeThis week’s episode is a sneak peek into our upcoming GRID Charleston event featuring long-time investor and neighborhood transformer Jarrett Hodson. For two decades, Jarrett has been investing where most people aren’t looking — and turning overlooked streets into high-performing neighborhoods.In this preview, Jarrett breaks down the core of his philosophy: becoming an activist investor. Not a passive buyer. Not a spreadsheet cowboy. Someone who picks a neighborhood, gets involved, and changes the trajectory of the entire area.He shares:• The moment he realized neighborhoods could jump from $30K to $1M in under a decade• Why focusing on one block produces outsized returns• How “legal insider trading” applies to real estate• The surprising signals that tell you a neighborhood is ready for transformation• Why you should drive through areas that don’t have Christmas lights this time of yearIf you’re ready to pick your neighborhood and make 2026 a year of real action, this is the episode to listen to.Join us live on Tuesday, December 16th at 1349 Old Georgetown Road in Mount Pleasant for the full event. Admission is free thanks to Coastal Equity Group, Mitchum Law Firm, Matt O'Neill Real Estate, and Tide Property Management Co.
Transcribe →The Art of Raising Private Money | Devan Carroll | Pre-Event Interview
Nov 1100:07:41Tap to summarizeThis week’s episode is a sneak preview of our upcoming GRID Charleston event on Tuesday, November 21st — featuring Devan Carroll, founder of Deventum Properties.Devan has raised over $14 million in private capital and built a multi-state investing business by mastering one skill most investors struggle with: raising private money. In this conversation, he shares how to build credibility fast, structure your first deal, and turn investor relationships into scalable funding partnerships.If you’re flipping, wholesaling, or investing in rentals — this episode will give you a taste of the playbook he’ll unpack live at GRID.GRID Charleston meets every third Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at 1349 Old Georgetown Rd in Mount PleasantLearn more and RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/grid-charleston/events/307990852
Transcribe →How to Invest in Apartments & Scale Your Portfolio | Chris Yeagle | LIVE Event
Oct 2900:46:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the GRID Charleston Podcast, we’re joined by Chris Yeagle, Managing Partner at Eastgate Multifamily, to break down what it really takes to build lasting wealth through apartments. Chris shares insights from 26 years in brokerage—covering market cycles, underwriting discipline, and the crucial difference between asset management and property management.You’ll learn how to think like a professional investor, avoid the pitfalls that sink new operators, and spot real opportunities in today’s market.Recorded live at GRID Charleston—our monthly investor meetup held every third Tuesday at 5:30 PM in Mount Pleasant. Learn more at gridcharleston.com.
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