143 E 8th St #5Traverse CityMI49684
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe headline number at 143 E 8th St #5, Traverse City, MI, 49684 in Traverse City is the 1.77 coverage ratio: rent of $1,949/mo versus a $1,102/mo debt payment on a $245,000 property. Rental yield 9.55%. That margin is what gives Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan the coverage it needs for a clean, fast approval, no W-2s, no U.S. residency. Appreciation at 5%/yr projects $67,689 by year five, with $2,256/yr in equity from paydown. Total projected cumulative return: $93,196.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(27) | $500 |
City averages based on Traverse City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,949 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,878 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.04x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2009
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$4,320 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49684, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,302 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,484 (60.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,386 (27.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,432 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $398,218 |
| Average Home Value | $509,057 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,586
Single Family
9,750
Multi-Family
1,836
Businesses
1,955
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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
Condo
Built in 2009
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$4,320 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49684, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,302 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,484 (60.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,386 (27.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,432 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $398,218 |
| Average Home Value | $509,057 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,586
Single Family
9,750
Multi-Family
1,836
Businesses
1,955
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jennifer Hastings • Key Realty One-TC
Mls Name: NGLRMLS
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Mls ID: #1931958
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