117 McDonald DrAmesIA50014



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors targeting immediate dollar income will find 117 McDonald Dr, Ames, IA, 50014 in Ames hard to pass up. The 11.11% gross yield on a $240,000 purchase results in $2,222/mo in rent and $664/mo in net cash, well above the spread required for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR qualification (2.06). Annual cash flow of $7,965, five-year appreciation of $66,308, and $2,210/yr in equity build-up combine for a projected total cumulative return of $134,022.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.1% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $664 | $450 |
City averages based on Ames market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,222 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,463 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.52x |
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 1953
0.52 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA



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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 1953
0.52 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
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