115 W M StForest CityIA50436



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowStrong cash flow defines 115 W M St, Forest City, IA, 50436 in Forest City: $1,685/mo in rent, $654/mo net, 13.05% gross yield, all on a $154,950 acquisition. The 2.42 coverage ratio comfortably clears Ziffy Mortgage's threshold, enabling foreign-national buyers to close without U.S. credit documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $42,810 in value, and $1,427/yr in principal paydown steadily builds equity. Projected total cumulative return: $101,174.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 13.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $654 | $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 | $1,685 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $970 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.74x |
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 1900
6,996 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50436, Forest City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,610 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,699 (65.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 621 (23.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 290 (11.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $170,746 |
| Average Home Value | $209,498 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,366
Single Family
2,185
Multi-Family
181
Businesses
242



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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 1900
6,996 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50436, Forest City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,610 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,699 (65.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 621 (23.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 290 (11.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $170,746 |
| Average Home Value | $209,498 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,366
Single Family
2,185
Multi-Family
181
Businesses
242
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