What we’re about
Welcome to GRID!
GRID Charleston is a real estate community built by investors for investors. We are a group of real people doing real deals.
Our core mission is to connect to, learn from, and collaborate with like-minded people interested in building wealth and creating impact through real estate.
We welcome investors of all experience levels. We are life-long learners and believe everyone has value to share.
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How it works
We meet once a month, 12 months a year, on the same day, week, and time of the month. Each month we cover a different investing topic in the Lifecycle of an Investor—ranging from wholesaling to rehabbing to becoming a bank through private lending.
Our meetings are not sales pitches. They are opportunities for us to dive deep into a real estate topic, connect with local experts in our marketplace, and build long-term relationships with other doers and deal-makers.
All of our events are 100% FREE.
Learn more about us at www.gridinvestor.com
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Your GRID Leadership
GRID Charleston is led by Paul Kelton.
Paul Kelton specializes in small-to-mid sized investment sales in Charleston, with a focus on helping investors identify overlooked properties and turn them into long-term assets. Since 2020, he’s closed over 100 transactions, primarily in the 2 to 49 unit range, spanning rehabs, stabilized investments, single-family homes, rent-by-the-room properties, land development, and everything in between. He works closely with buyers, sellers, and operators to create lasting value.
He’s also the founder of Tide Property Management Co., a Charleston-based firm managing over $60 million in real estate. Tide was built on the belief that treating residents with respect and care not only protects the investment—it strengthens the community. That same philosophy guides how Paul works with clients: openly, honestly, and with the bigger picture in mind.
In 2025, Paul launched GRID Charleston, a monthly gathering for real estate investors, brokers, and professionals who believe in growing together. The group is built on relationships, not transactions, and provides a space for long-term thinking, shared knowledge, and mutual support.
Paul lives in Charleston with his wife, son, and two dogs. He’s committed to building a business that lasts- and helping others do the same.
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Our Partners
Coastal Equity Group is a privately funded hard money lender specializing in short-term real estate investment financing.
Based in Charleston, South Carolina, the firm provides fast, flexible capital solutions for fix and flip projects, new construction, and bridge loans across the Southeast.
With a strong focus on service, speed, and local market expertise, Coastal Equity Group partners with investors, builders, and developers to deliver reliable funding that supports scalable real estate growth.
The team prides itself on transparent underwriting, efficient closings, and building long-term relationships in the investment community.
Mitchum Law Firm
Lenny Mitchum founded Mitchum Law Firm, LLC to provide a streamlined, investor-friendly closing experience focused exclusively on real estate.
Whether it’s a first-time purchase or a multi-million dollar portfolio acquisition, Lenny stays directly involved in every step of the process to keep deals on track and eliminate surprises at the closing table.
A Charleston native with deep local roots, Lenny graduated from Wando High School, the College of Charleston, and the Charleston School of Law.
He understands the pace investors move at—and he’s built his practice around making sure they never miss a beat.
Sponsors
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Coastal Equity GroupCharleston-based lender for flips, builds, and bridges
Mitchum Law FirmCharleston attorney for smooth, fast real estate deals.- Coastal Equity GroupCharleston-based lender for flips, builds, and bridges
- Mitchum Law FirmCharleston attorney for smooth, fast real estate deals.
- Coastal Equity GroupCharleston-based lender for flips, builds, and bridges
- Mitchum Law FirmCharleston attorney for smooth, fast real estate deals.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 🚀 How to Find, Fund, Fix, and Flip Your Way to FreedomGRID Charleston, Mt Pleasant, SC
What if you could turn distressed properties into profit and build a real estate business that creates lasting wealth?
Flipping houses is one of the fastest ways to grow your income, but only if you know how to do it right.
Learn the step-by-step process to finding great deals, funding them creatively, making the right improvements, and flipping for success.
This event will give you the roadmap to start or scale your flipping business and avoid common pitfalls along the way.
Come for the training, stay for the networking!
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Join the online GRID community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe. - How To Find Deals: Prospecting, Networking, and MarketingGRID Charleston, Mt Pleasant, SC
Where do you find these deals?
It's the first question most folks ask us when discussing real estate investing and for good reason: the best deals aren't just sitting out in the open—you have to work for them.
At this month’s meeting, we'll talk about how to choose an area, how to "brand" your message, how to get that message out to the public, how to manage your marketing, and much, much, more.
Hint, hint: It's all about getting the phone to ring.
Come for the training, stay for the networking!
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Join the online GRID community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe. - How To Buy And Hold: The BRRR Strategy for WealthGRID Charleston, Mt Pleasant, SC
You may have heard other investors, gurus and financial planners discussing the virtues of owning rental properties.
And it is definitely true that a portfolio of GOOD rental properties can provide lifetime income and financial security.
But what really makes a GOOD rental property?
What should you expect from your rental portfolio and how do you manage it for maximum return on minimal effort?
We will also deep dive into the BRRRR strategy and show you how it can help you build massive wealth.
BRRRR stands for:
- Buy
- Rehab
- Rent
- Refinance
- Repeat
We'll cover those points and more with real examples and data at this month's meeting.
Come for training, stay for the networking!
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Join the online GRID community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe. - Show Me The Money! Where To Find The Money + How To Become the BankGRID Charleston, Mt Pleasant, SC
Here’s the short version—the money is the easy part.
Find a motivated seller, get yourself a deal and the money will find you.
Come out to this important discussion to find out how to get money for your deals from lenders, private sources, friends, family, and GRID itself.Doing deals isn’t the only way (and maybe not even the best way) to make money investing in real estate.
This event is also about how YOU can be the bank and how to properly structure loans to other investors that can provide solid, safe returns on your money—without getting your hands dirty.
Come for the training, stay for the networking!
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Watch all GRID event playback on YouTube━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Join the GRID Facebook Community
Join the online GRID community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.
