1342 Lafayette Ave NEGrand RapidsMI49505
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 1342 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505 in Grand Rapids is narrow, $67/mo net on $1,715/mo rent after the $1,124/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $249,900 with a 8.23% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($69,043 over five years) and $2,302/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.53 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $99,533.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.2% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $67 | $850 |
City averages based on Grand Rapids market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,715 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,549 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.11x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1885
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49505, Grand Rapids, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,709 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,483 (64.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,578 (31.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 648 ( 4.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $281,170 |
| Average Home Value | $311,704 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,974
Single Family
12,607
Multi-Family
1,367
Businesses
593
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1885
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49505, Grand Rapids, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,709 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,483 (64.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,578 (31.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 648 ( 4.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $281,170 |
| Average Home Value | $311,704 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,974
Single Family
12,607
Multi-Family
1,367
Businesses
593
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kyle J Gummere • Windpoint Realty LLC
Mls Name: MichRIC
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Mls ID: #24056182
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