518 James AveCovingtonTN38019


INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeSolid fundamentals define the investment case at 518 James Ave, Covington, TN, 38019 in Covington: $1,074/mo in rent, $242/mo in net income, 9.27% gross yield, 1.72 DSCR, all at $139,000. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage qualifies using the property's income alone, clearing approval without U.S. residency or credit. Five-year equity from $38,403 in appreciation and $1,280/yr in principal paydown projects total cumulative return of $68,192.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $242 | $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 | $1,074 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $777 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.38x |
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 1938
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 38019, Covington, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,781 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,959 (58.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,371 (35.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 451 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $240,007 |
| Average Home Value | $260,976 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,326
Single Family
5,851
Multi-Family
475
Businesses
733



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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 1938
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 38019, Covington, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,781 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,959 (58.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,371 (35.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 451 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $240,007 |
| Average Home Value | $260,976 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,326
Single Family
5,851
Multi-Family
475
Businesses
733
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