12916 Buckeye DrGaithersburgMD20878



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.6% gross rental yield, 12916 Buckeye Dr, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878 in Gaithersburg is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $1,100,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $303,910 by year five, with $10,131/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.04) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $304,235.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,760) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Gaithersburg market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,136 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,459 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.80x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Single Family
Built in 1994
0.56 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$55 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20878, Gaithersburg, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,989 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 16,942 (65.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,976 (30.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,071 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $773,183 |
| Average Home Value | $802,412 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
25,808
Single Family
18,639
Multi-Family
7,169
Businesses
1,096



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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage


Single Family
Built in 1994
0.56 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$55 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20878, Gaithersburg, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,989 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 16,942 (65.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,976 (30.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,071 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $773,183 |
| Average Home Value | $802,412 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
25,808
Single Family
18,639
Multi-Family
7,169
Businesses
1,096
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