1812 S Steel RdMerrillMI48637
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $190,000, 1812 S Steel Rd, Merrill, MI, 48637 in Merrill generates $1,439/mo in rent (9.09% yield) but nets only $186/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.60) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $52,494. Total projected return: $80,738.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $186 | $850 |
City averages based on Merrill 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 | $1,439 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,224 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.18x |
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 6.5% rate / 30-yr fixed, 25% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Single Family
Built in 1998
1.53 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48637, Merrill, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,436 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,233 (85.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 114 ( 7.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 89 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $207,424 |
| Average Home Value | $271,932 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,143
Single Family
1,143
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
54



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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


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