5420 Sylmar Ave APT 201Van NuysCA91401



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowStrong cash flow defines 5420 Sylmar Ave APT 201, Van Nuys, CA, 91401 in Van Nuys: $6,341/mo in rent, $1,854/mo net, 12.7% gross yield, all on a $599,000 acquisition. The 2.35 coverage ratio comfortably clears Ziffy Mortgage's threshold, enabling foreign-national buyers to close without U.S. credit documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $165,493 in value, and $5,517/yr in principal paydown steadily builds equity. Projected total cumulative return: $349,852.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,854 | $350 |
City averages based on Van Nuys 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 | $6,341 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,249 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.49x |
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 1990
1.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$680 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 91401, Van Nuys, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,401 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,496 (33.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,307 (62.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 598 ( 3.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,024,390 |
| Average Home Value | $1,142,602 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,622
Single Family
7,252
Multi-Family
8,370
Businesses
1,595



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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 1990
1.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$680 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 91401, Van Nuys, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,401 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,496 (33.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,307 (62.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 598 ( 3.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,024,390 |
| Average Home Value | $1,142,602 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,622
Single Family
7,252
Multi-Family
8,370
Businesses
1,595
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