Commercial real estate offers distinct challenges and opportunities compared to residential properties, requiring investors to consider zoning, financing, and local regulations. Frank shares his journey from restaurant tenant to building owner, explaining how buying properties can provide business stability while offering long-term investment benefits.

• Zoning restrictions and local regulations can significantly impact commercial property use
• Owner-occupied commercial buildings often receive preferential financing terms
• When leasing commercial space, tenants face base rent plus CAM fees and potential profit-sharing
• Successful business ownership requires constant adaptation to changing market conditions
• Determination is the key driver of business success—even more than careful planning
• Emerging markets like Loris and Georgetown offer better investment value than prime Myrtle Beach locations
• Short-term rentals provide flexibility for personal use while long-term rentals offer stability

Make sure to like and share us on your social media of choice, and vote for Carolina Bays as Best Home Builder and Best Sunroom Contractor on the Beach in the WMBF contest.

Rob and Frank discuss fire safety measures for homeowners in the wake of recent wildfire concerns in Carolina Forest, providing practical tips to protect homes from fire damage.

• Recent Carolina Forest fire started in a neighborhood's woodlands and continues to smolder despite rain
• First responders successfully prevented loss of homes though smoke issues persist in some areas
• Covering gutters with products like Gutter Helmet prevents accumulation of flammable debris
• Non-combustible siding like Hardy Plank offers superior protection over traditional wood options
• Double-pane windows and fiberglass/steel doors provide better fire resistance than older materials
• Composite decking materials like Trex and aluminum pergolas offer better fire safety than wood
• Strategic landscaping choices include avoiding highly flammable materials like pine straw
• Removing connected fencing between properties prevents fire from spreading between homes
• Over 37,000 wildfires have burned 7 million acres in 2024, with 4.8 million homes at high risk

If you're looking at any kind of storm or fire protection for your home, call Carolina Bays – we can help with fortification and safety improvements that protect against multiple types of threats.

The art of staging and making a impactful first impression are crucial in securing the best offers for your property.

This week, Rob and Frank are joined by a very special guest, Carolina Bays own Val Lyons, who shares her expert advice on the importance of preparation and staging to create a memorable first impression and maximize returns.