218 Forkner Dr APT FDecaturGA30030
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income218 Forkner Dr APT F, Decatur, GA, 30030 in Decatur earns a respectable 8.41% gross yield at $443,000, but after the $1,992/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $108/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.56) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $122,393 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $194,070.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $108 | $450 |
City averages based on Decatur market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,104 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,520 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.23x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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.
Townhouse
Built in 1973
1,306 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 30030, Decatur, GA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,343 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,341 (51.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,374 (39.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,628 ( 10.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $656,926 |
| Average Home Value | $715,270 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,501
Single Family
10,405
Multi-Family
5,096
Businesses
1,256
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1973
1,306 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 30030, Decatur, GA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,343 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,341 (51.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,374 (39.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,628 ( 10.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $656,926 |
| Average Home Value | $715,270 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,501
Single Family
10,405
Multi-Family
5,096
Businesses
1,256
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices