How to BRRRR in Albuquerque, NM

Start with the gross math. Albuquerque's typical home value is $346,496; ZORI (Zillow's rent index) sits at $1,460/mo. That's 5.06% gross annual yield. That's right at the national 4-5% baseline — workable for BRRRR, but only on disciplined underwriting and a clean refi appraisal.

Run the DSCR sanity check. Assume 75% LTV refi at 7.5% interest, 30-year, plus taxes + insurance + 8% PM + 8% vacancy/capex reserve. On these inputs you'll likely clear DSCR 1.10-1.20 in Albuquerque — tight but bankable. Don't fall in love with marginal deals; reject anything that doesn't pencil at 1.15 minimum.

Rent demand color: Albuquerque rents ($1,460) sit 24% below the national median ($1,930). Local rent is the constraint here — even at favorable acquisition prices, the rent side of the math is the limiting factor.

Refi appraisal risk: Albuquerque home values are flat YoY — refi appraisals should support your renovated comp on a properly scoped rehab. No softening tailwind to worry about, no appreciation tailwind to lean on.