3 bd · 1.0 ba ·
1,000 sqft ·
Built 1969
· SingleFamily
· Pending
· 1 DOM
Cashflow @ list (25.0% down · 7.5%)
Estimated rent
$870/mo
Mortgage (P&I)
−$283
Tax + insurance
−$90
HOA
−$0
Vac / Maint / Mgmt
−$183
Net cashflow
$314/mo
Annual
$3,768/yr
Cap rate
13.27%
Cash-on-cash
24.92%
DSCR
2.11
1% rule
1.61%
Cash to close
$15,120
Investor read
This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $54k. Condition is rated fair.
At list price, monthly cash flow is $314 ($4k/yr) — positive.
The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
Meets the 1% rule at list price ($870 rent vs $54k).
Only 1 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
In year one you build about $3k of equity ($373 loan paydown + $2k appreciation (4.5% local appreciation)).
Location reads 57/100 on livability (#383 in AL) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment C-, crime D+, amenities F.
Chilton County (rural): math 15% / reading 34% proficiency, ranked #94 of 129 in AL (top 73%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
Zoned schools: Clanton Elementary School (math 37% / reading 55%, grade D-, #164 of 627 statewide, top 26%, 1,028 students, 67% FRL); Clanton Middle School (math 7% / reading 35%, grade F, #188 of 257 statewide, top 74%, 478 students, 74% FRL); Chilton County High School (math 17% / reading 17%, grade F, #195 of 305 statewide, top 68%, 783 students, 69% FRL) — zoned schools average 70% FRL vs 54% district-wide (15 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
Market conditions: 16 active listings in the ZIP; 25 units permitted in Chilton County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
Chilton County population projected at -10% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
At projected returns (4.5% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $15k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 67% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for listing agent
Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
Built in 1969 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
Crime grade is D in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.
Repairs flagged (vision-AI assessment)
Major: roof
— Signs of wear and discoloration suggest significant damage and potential leaking.
Major: siding
— The siding shows significant wear and discoloration, indicating it may need repainting or replacement.
Major: flooring
— The exterior flooring appears to be in poor condition, with visible wear and potential tripping hazards.
Major: HVAC units
— The HVAC units appear to be old and may need replacement or repair.
Major: landscaping
— The landscaping is sparse and in need of maintenance, with overgrown grass and weeds visible.
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