1464 Forest AveBuena VistaVA24416

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.6% gross rental yield, 1464 Forest Ave, Buena Vista, VA, 24416 in Buena Vista is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $289,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $79,845 by year five, with $2,662/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: $84,928.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(379) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,349 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,613 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.84x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1898
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 24416, Buena Vista, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,009 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,407 (60.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,117 (27.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 485 (12.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $203,571 |
| Average Home Value | $276,812 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,723
Single Family
3,524
Multi-Family
199
Businesses
259



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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


Multi Family
Built in 1898
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 24416, Buena Vista, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,009 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,407 (60.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,117 (27.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 485 (12.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $203,571 |
| Average Home Value | $276,812 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,723
Single Family
3,524
Multi-Family
199
Businesses
259
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