908 Smith AveBirminghamMI48009
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 908 Smith Ave, Birmingham, MI, 48009 in Birmingham. Rental yield 3.01%. At $1,450,000 with 3.01% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $400,608 in new equity by year five, complemented by $13,355/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.56) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $170,946.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3% | 7.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,927) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Birmingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,635 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,985 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.40x |
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 2025
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48009, Birmingham, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,431 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,480 (71.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,150 (20.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 801 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $710,938 |
| Average Home Value | $834,383 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,856
Single Family
8,145
Multi-Family
1,711
Businesses
1,293
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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 2025
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48009, Birmingham, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,431 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,480 (71.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,150 (20.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 801 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $710,938 |
| Average Home Value | $834,383 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,856
Single Family
8,145
Multi-Family
1,711
Businesses
1,293
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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