DSCRBirmingham, AL, Investor Yield Index
Birmingham scores 100/100 (grade A) and ranks #3 of 18 tracked metros for rental cash flow. At the Birmingham-Hoover median of $122,274 renting near $1,448/mo, the estimated DSCR is 1.45 at a 6.80% loan rate, which clears the 1.2 lender minimum.
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Index 100/100 · rank #3
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Assumptions: 25% down + 3% closing costs, 40% opex/vacancy load 30-year amortization. Lenders typically require DSCR ≥ 1.2. Estimates, not a quote.
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Common questions about Birmingham
Is Birmingham, AL a good market for rental investors in 2026?
On the Investor Yield Index it scores 100/100 (grade A), ranking #3 of 18 tracked metros. The median price is $122,274 with rent around $1,448/mo, producing an estimated 8.53% cap rate and 1.45 DSCR at a 6.80% financing rate. At today's rates few U.S. metros clear positive cash flow on default terms, so the score is best read as where Birmingham stands relative to other markets.
What is the cap rate in Birmingham?
The model estimates a 8.53% cap rate at the median price-to-rent ratio, assuming a 40% operating-expense load. Your actual cap rate depends on the specific property and expenses.
Will a rental in Birmingham qualify for a DSCR loan?
Yes, the estimated DSCR of 1.45 clears the typical 1.2 lender minimum at prevailing rates.
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Index assumptions, 25% down, a 40% operating-expense load, 30-year amortization, and a 6.80% loan rate. DSCR is net operating income divided by annual debt service, lenders typically want at least 1.2. Cap rate, gross yield, DSCR, and cash-on-cash are weighted 30, 20, 30, and 20 percent. Prices and rents are live Zillow figures for relative comparison, not lender quotes or investment advice.