5020 Valley Forge RdLincolnNE68521
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income5020 Valley Forge Rd, Lincoln, NE, 68521 in Lincoln earns a respectable 8.35% gross yield at $332,400, but after the $1,495/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $71/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.58) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $91,836 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $134,687.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $71 | $450 |
City averages based on Lincoln market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,366 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,112 |
| 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.
Single Family
Built in 1993
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 68521, Lincoln, NE area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,510 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,552 (55.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,142 (39.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 816 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $258,817 |
| Average Home Value | $291,616 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,244
Single Family
12,204
Multi-Family
3,040
Businesses
662
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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 1993
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 68521, Lincoln, NE area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,510 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,552 (55.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,142 (39.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 816 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $258,817 |
| Average Home Value | $291,616 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,244
Single Family
12,204
Multi-Family
3,040
Businesses
662
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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