1012 8th St SWMason CityIA50401
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowSolid, durable, and financeable, 1012 8th St SW, Mason City, IA, 50401 in Mason City earns a 10.92% gross yield at $120,000. Rent of $1,092/mo nets $313/mo after the $540/mo mortgage. The 2.02 DSCR signals clean DSCR underwriting through Ziffy Mortgage, with no personal income verification required. Five-year value growth of $33,154 and $1,105/yr in equity accumulation project a total cumulative return of $65,757.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $313 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,092 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $732 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.49x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 1930
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50401, Mason City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,670 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,543 (58.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,535 (30.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,592 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $167,855 |
| Average Home Value | $227,641 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,611
Single Family
11,798
Multi-Family
1,813
Businesses
1,100
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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 1930
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50401, Mason City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,670 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,543 (58.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,535 (30.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,592 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $167,855 |
| Average Home Value | $227,641 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,611
Single Family
11,798
Multi-Family
1,813
Businesses
1,100
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: Greater Mason BOR
Mls ID: #260344