5005 N 8th StMcAllenTX78504



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 5005 N 8th St, McAllen, TX, 78504 in McAllen is narrow, $111/mo net on $2,820/mo rent after the $1,713/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $381,000 with a 8.88% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($105,263 over five years) and $3,509/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.65 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $153,166.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $111 | $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 | $2,820 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,558 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.10x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1987
9,661 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78504, Mcallen, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,981 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,971 (68.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,753 (26.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,257 ( 5.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $224,388 |
| Average Home Value | $263,654 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
22,123
Single Family
19,065
Multi-Family
3,058
Businesses
2,269



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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 1987
9,661 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78504, Mcallen, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,981 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,971 (68.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,753 (26.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,257 ( 5.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $224,388 |
| Average Home Value | $263,654 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
22,123
Single Family
19,065
Multi-Family
3,058
Businesses
2,269
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