1515 W Bear Lake Rd NEKalkaskaMI49646



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 1515 W Bear Lake Rd NE, Kalkaska, MI, 49646 in Kalkaska is listed at $249,000 and delivers $2,101/mo in rent and $459/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 10.13% yield and 1.88 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $68,794 over five years, and $2,293/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $124,389.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.1% | 7.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $459 | $350 |
City averages based on Kalkaska market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,101 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,543 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.36x |
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 1945
0.44 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49646, Kalkaska, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,598 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,048 (54.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 636 (11.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,914 (34.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $179,590 |
| Average Home Value | $218,947 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,820
Single Family
3,577
Multi-Family
243
Businesses
351



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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 1945
0.44 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49646, Kalkaska, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,598 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,048 (54.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 636 (11.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,914 (34.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $179,590 |
| Average Home Value | $218,947 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,820
Single Family
3,577
Multi-Family
243
Businesses
351
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