5212 Meadow Lake CirBessemerAL35020
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder5212 Meadow Lake Cir, Bessemer, AL, 35020 in Bessemer earns a respectable 7.05% gross yield at $245,000, but after the $1,102/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $57/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.31) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $67,689 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $96,016.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $57 | $450 |
City averages based on Bessemer market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,440 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,285 |
| 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 2010
10,454 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35020, Bessemer, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,433 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,003 (43.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,777 (41.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,653 (14.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $114,564 |
| Average Home Value | $220,074 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,218
Single Family
9,716
Multi-Family
502
Businesses
1,003
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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 2010
10,454 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35020, Bessemer, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,433 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,003 (43.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,777 (41.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,653 (14.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $114,564 |
| Average Home Value | $220,074 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,218
Single Family
9,716
Multi-Family
502
Businesses
1,003
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices