8824 Leander StHoustonTX77012
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 8824 Leander St, Houston, TX, 77012 in Houston is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.71%. The 5.71% gross yield at $275,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $75,977 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.06) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $63,711.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(648) | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,308 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,846 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.71x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 2023
4,399 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77012, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,027 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,450 (34.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,762 (53.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 815 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $166,435 |
| Average Home Value | $203,859 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,550
Single Family
4,363
Multi-Family
2,187
Businesses
464
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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 2023
4,399 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77012, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,027 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,450 (34.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,762 (53.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 815 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $166,435 |
| Average Home Value | $203,859 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,550
Single Family
4,363
Multi-Family
2,187
Businesses
464
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices