2003 Colby DrForestVA24551
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 2003 Colby Dr, Forest, VA, 24551 in Forest fits: $724,900, 4.97% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $200,277 in value within five years. Rental yield 4.97%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.92) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $6,676/yr in principal paydown and $200,277 in appreciation project a total return of $188,394.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,373) | $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 | $3,000 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,045 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.74x |
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 2010
0.63 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 24551, Forest, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,212 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,298 (74.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,395 (21.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 519 ( 4.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $390,798 |
| Average Home Value | $456,119 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,175
Single Family
10,420
Multi-Family
755
Businesses
877
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Ziffy AI Summary
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| 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 2010
0.63 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 24551, Forest, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,212 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,298 (74.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,395 (21.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 519 ( 4.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $390,798 |
| Average Home Value | $456,119 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,175
Single Family
10,420
Multi-Family
755
Businesses
877
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices