218 W Thomas StLansingMI48906
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow218 W Thomas St, Lansing, MI, 48906 in Lansing is a solid income-producing rental, 11.61% gross yield, $1,353/mo rent, $340/mo net cash flow on a $142,000 buy. DSCR 2.12 qualifies the property for Ziffy Mortgage's financing without personal income documentation. Five-year appreciation of $39,232 and $1,308/yr in principal reduction project a total cumulative return of $75,669.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.6% | 7.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $340 | $450 |
City averages based on Lansing market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,353 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $967 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.40x |
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 1920
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48906, Lansing, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,957 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,359 (61.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,770 (31.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 828 ( 6.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $161,192 |
| Average Home Value | $200,403 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,924
Single Family
9,787
Multi-Family
1,137
Businesses
869
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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 1920
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48906, Lansing, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,957 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,359 (61.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,770 (31.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 828 ( 6.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $161,192 |
| Average Home Value | $200,403 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,924
Single Family
9,787
Multi-Family
1,137
Businesses
869
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jamie Fox • Trubrook, LLC
Mls Name: Greater Lansing AOR
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #287923
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