
Winston-Salem
RestrictedWinston-Salem, Forsyth County · Winston-Salem, NC
Median Home Value
$260,277
Est. Cap Rate
4.4%
Based on rent yield × 65%
Vacancy Rate
11.6%
55% owner-occupied
Population
251K
Median income: $57,673
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 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
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Property Details
Investment Projection
-$245
-4.5%
1.06
-$2,943
Monthly P&I: $1,365 | Est. Expenses: $325
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Winston-Salem Investment Report
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Bridge Loans
Short-term financing for acquisitions, refinancing, or repositioning
- 12-24 month terms
- Up to 80% LTV
- Interest-only payments
- Flexible prepayment

Fix & Flip
Fast funding for property renovation and resale
- 6-18 month terms
- Up to 90% of purchase + rehab
- Fast closings
- Interest-only payments

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

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
Larger Deals
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
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
- Interest-only available

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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