3938 W Alabama St APT 8HoustonTX77027
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe headline number at 3938 W Alabama St APT 8, Houston, TX, 77027 in Houston is the 1.68 coverage ratio: rent of $1,054/mo versus a $629/mo debt payment on a $139,900 property. Rental yield 9.04%. That margin is what gives Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan the coverage it needs for a clean, fast approval, no W-2s, no U.S. residency. Appreciation at 5%/yr projects $38,652 by year five, with $1,288/yr in equity from paydown. Total projected cumulative return: $57,424.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(311) | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,054 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $939 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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 1963
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77027, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,283 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,389 (22.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,229 (66.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,665 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $860,469 |
| Average Home Value | $1,007,266 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,769
Single Family
3,109
Multi-Family
11,660
Businesses
2,069
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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 1963
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77027, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,283 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,389 (22.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,229 (66.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,665 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $860,469 |
| Average Home Value | $1,007,266 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,769
Single Family
3,109
Multi-Family
11,660
Businesses
2,069
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices