1038 Birch RdAlpenaMI49707



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 1038 Birch Rd, Alpena, MI, 49707 in Alpena worth modelling. At $129,900 with a 9.51% gross yield, the $1,029/mo rent leaves $172/mo after the $584/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.76 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $35,889 by year five; $1,196/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $60,632.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $172 | $850 |
City averages based on Alpena market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,029 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $805 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.28x |
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 1967
0.37 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49707, Alpena, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,788 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,776 (66.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,265 (19.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,747 (14.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $150,147 |
| Average Home Value | $189,050 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,775
Single Family
10,102
Multi-Family
673
Businesses
1,047



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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 1967
0.37 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49707, Alpena, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,788 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,776 (66.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,265 (19.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,747 (14.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $150,147 |
| Average Home Value | $189,050 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,775
Single Family
10,102
Multi-Family
673
Businesses
1,047
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