1218 Forest AveJacksonMI49201



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow1218 Forest Ave, Jackson, MI, 49201 in Jackson is a solid income-producing rental, 11.45% gross yield, $1,240/mo rent, $383/mo net cash flow on a $135,000 buy. DSCR 2.04 qualifies the property for Ziffy Mortgage's financing without personal income documentation. Five-year appreciation of $37,298 and $1,243/yr in principal reduction project a total cumulative return of $73,958.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.5% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $383 | $450 |
City averages based on Jackson market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,240 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $837 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.48x |
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 1920
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49201, Jackson, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,134 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,664 (69.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,126 (22.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,344 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $234,870 |
| Average Home Value | $273,866 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,875
Single Family
17,177
Multi-Family
698
Businesses
984



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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 1920
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49201, Jackson, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,134 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,664 (69.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,126 (22.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,344 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $234,870 |
| Average Home Value | $273,866 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,875
Single Family
17,177
Multi-Family
698
Businesses
984
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