217 Reed StWaterlooIA50703



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 217 Reed St, Waterloo, IA, 50703 in Waterloo worth modelling. At $144,900 with a 9.19% gross yield, the $1,110/mo rent leaves $169/mo after the $652/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.70 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $40,033 by year five; $1,335/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $66,037.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $169 | $325 |
City averages based on Waterloo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,110 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $883 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.26x |
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 1937
6,534 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50703, Waterloo, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,698 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,318 (49.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,403 (39.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 977 (11.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $107,489 |
| Average Home Value | $151,991 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,057
Single Family
7,161
Multi-Family
896
Businesses
581



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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 1937
6,534 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50703, Waterloo, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,698 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,318 (49.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,403 (39.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 977 (11.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $107,489 |
| Average Home Value | $151,991 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,057
Single Family
7,161
Multi-Family
896
Businesses
581
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