118 E Lake StPentwaterMI49449



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 118 E Lake St, Pentwater, MI, 49449 in Pentwater is narrow, $114/mo net on $1,427/mo rent after the $895/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $199,000 with a 8.6% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($54,980 over five years) and $1,833/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.59 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $83,202.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.6% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $114 | $500 |
City averages based on Pentwater market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,427 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,233 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.16x |
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.
Lot
Built in N/A
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49449, Pentwater, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,698 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,193 (44.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 132 ( 4.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,373 (50.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $310,494 |
| Average Home Value | $372,414 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,433
Single Family
1,425
Multi-Family
8
Businesses
105



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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


Lot
Built in N/A
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49449, Pentwater, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,698 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,193 (44.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 132 ( 4.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,373 (50.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $310,494 |
| Average Home Value | $372,414 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,433
Single Family
1,425
Multi-Family
8
Businesses
105
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