18461 Taft RdBig RapidsMI49307
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income18461 Taft Rd, Big Rapids, MI, 49307 in Big Rapids earns a respectable 8.71% gross yield at $179,900, but after the $809/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $119/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.61) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $49,703 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $76,282.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.7% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $119 | $750 |
City averages based on Big Rapids market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,306 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,115 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.17x |
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 N/A
5 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49307, Big Rapids, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,216 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,118 (50.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,716 (33.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,382 (16.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $182,919 |
| Average Home Value | $215,984 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,009
Single Family
7,243
Multi-Family
766
Businesses
704
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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 N/A
5 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49307, Big Rapids, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,216 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,118 (50.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,716 (33.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,382 (16.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $182,919 |
| Average Home Value | $215,984 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,009
Single Family
7,243
Multi-Family
766
Businesses
704
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Karla A Humm • Key Realty
Mls Name: MichRIC
Mls ID: #25042486