1008 Bay Dr SEForest LakeMN55025
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 1008 Bay Dr SE, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 in Forest Lake worth study. Rental yield 4.27%. The 4.27% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $600,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $165,769 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $2,135/mo partially offsets the $2,698/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.79 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $123,932.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,612) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,135 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,508 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.61x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Single Family
Built in 1962
0.25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55025, Forest Lake, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,772 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,643 (71.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,675 (24.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 454 ( 4.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $461,158 |
| Average Home Value | $494,213 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,705
Single Family
8,739
Multi-Family
1,966
Businesses
794
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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage
Single Family
Built in 1962
0.25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55025, Forest Lake, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,772 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,643 (71.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,675 (24.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 454 ( 4.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $461,158 |
| Average Home Value | $494,213 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,705
Single Family
8,739
Multi-Family
1,966
Businesses
794
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lori Nyholm • Keller Williams Classic Realty
Mls Name: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #6792848