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Winston-Salem real estate

Winston-Salem

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Winston-Salem, Forsyth County · Winston-Salem, NC

Median Home Value

$260,277

+0.5%

Est. Cap Rate

4.4%

Based on rent yield × 65%

Vacancy Rate

11.6%

55% owner-occupied

Population

251K

Median income: $57,673

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48/100Hold

Investment ScoreWinston-Salem

Composite score based on cap rate, rent yield, affordability, occupancy, and appreciation

Cap Rate4.4%
Rent Yield6.7%
Affordability$260,277
Occupancy88.4%
Appreciation0.5%

Winston-Salem Investment Analysis

Winston-Salem is a mid-size market of 251K residents with median home values at $260,277. The 4.4% cap rate indicates solid cash flow potential with room for value appreciation — a balanced market for both rental and value-add strategies. Values are stable with 0.5% annual growth, offering predictable returns without overheating risk. With 45% of the population renting at a median of $1,445/month, Winston-Salem has exceptionally strong rental demand — a key indicator for DSCR loan qualification. Winston-Salem's housing stock is 32% multifamily — indicating strong institutional investor interest and potential for 2-4 unit or small multifamily acquisitions.

Market Profile
Avg: 54/100
Cash Flow4.4% cap
Appreciation0.5% YoY
Affordability$260K
Occupancy88.4% occ.
Rent Yield6.7%
Employment99.6%
Price vs. Rent Analysis
Price-to-Rent Ratio15.0x
Cash FlowBalancedAppreciation

Balanced market — moderate cash flow with appreciation upside

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI

$260,277
Median Monthly Rent

Zillow ZORI

$1,445
Annual Rent
$17,340
Gross Rent Yield

Annual rent ÷ home value

6.7%

Market Details

Housing Stock

113K units

Single-family: 69K

Multifamily: 37K (32.2%)

Investment Metrics

Gross Yield 6.7%

Cap Rate 4.4%

Price-to-Rent 15.0 (Balanced)

Property Tax $1,964/yr

Demographics

Median Income $57,673

Median Age 35.6

Employment 99.6%

Home Value Trends

1-Year Appreciation +0.5%

3-Year Appreciation +10.0%

5-Year Appreciation +39.9%

Rental Market

$1,445/mo

Renter population: 45.4%

Lending Status

Restricted

$150K – $10M · Business purpose

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · Zillow Home Value Index (Feb 2026) · USDV Capital analysis

Community Snapshot
Population251K

2K/sq mi

Median Income$57,673

$35,074 per capita

Employment99.6%

5.9% unemployment

Occupancy88.4%

45.4% renters

College Educated37.2%
Median Age: 35.6113K Housing UnitsMedian Built: 1980
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Property Details

$260,277
$100K$2M
25% ($65,069)
15%50%
7.50%
6%10%
$1,445

Investment Projection

Monthly Cash Flow

-$245

Cash-on-Cash

-4.5%

DSCR Ratio

1.06

Annual Cash Flow

-$2,943

Monthly P&I: $1,365 | Est. Expenses: $325

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Bridge Loans

Bridge Loans

Short-term financing for acquisitions, refinancing, or repositioning

  • 12-24 month terms
  • Up to 80% LTV
  • Interest-only payments
  • Flexible prepayment
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Fix & Flip

Fast funding for property renovation and resale

  • 6-18 month terms
  • Up to 90% of purchase + rehab
  • Fast closings
  • Interest-only payments
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Ground-Up Construction

Financing for new development projects from land to completion

  • 12-36 month terms
  • Up to 90% of costs
  • Progress-based draws
  • Interest-only payments
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DSCR Rental

Long-term financing for single-family rentals and portfolio acquisitions

  • 5-30 year terms
  • Up to 85% LTV
  • Portfolio options
  • No personal income docs
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Multifamily & Build-to-Rent

For multifamily and build-to-rent community financing up to $50M, we work directly with institutional capital partners on custom terms. These deals require a consultation — not a form.

Multifamily
Up to $50M

Multifamily

Permanent and bridge financing for apartment buildings and complexes — 5 units and up.

  • Up to $50M
  • 5–30 year terms
  • Up to 80% LTV
  • Bridge and permanent options
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Build-to-Rent Communities
Up to $50M

Build-to-Rent Communities

Institutional financing for single-family rental community developments from land to stabilization.

  • Up to $50M
  • Construction through permanent
  • Community-scale underwriting
  • Progress-based draw schedule
  • Custom closing timeline
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$150K-$10M

Loan Range

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