8877 Collins Ave #Penthouse 2SurfsideFL33154



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 8877 Collins Ave #Penthouse 2, Surfside, FL, 33154 in Surfside worth study. Rental yield 5.23%. The 5.23% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $1,185,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $327,394 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $5,160/mo partially offsets the $5,329/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.97 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $277,655.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,568) | $250 |
City averages based on Surfside market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,160 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,392 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.70x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1981
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 33154, Miami, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,688 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,150 (38.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,441 (22.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,097 (38.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $828,922 |
| Average Home Value | $1,117,481 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,173
Single Family
1,772
Multi-Family
7,401
Businesses
763



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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


Condo
Built in 1981
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 33154, Miami, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,688 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,150 (38.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,441 (22.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,097 (38.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $828,922 |
| Average Home Value | $1,117,481 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,173
Single Family
1,772
Multi-Family
7,401
Businesses
763
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