220 Smith AveLansingMI48910
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 220 Smith Ave, Lansing, MI, 48910 in Lansing offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.22%. DSCR 1.15 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $65,064 in additional property value over five years, with $2,169/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $64,888.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(390) | $450 |
City averages based on Lansing market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,220 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,517 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.80x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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.
Multi Family
Built in 1912
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48910, Lansing, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,169 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,914 (51.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,788 (39.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,467 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $121,879 |
| Average Home Value | $154,977 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,469
Single Family
13,032
Multi-Family
3,437
Businesses
836
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1912
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48910, Lansing, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,169 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,914 (51.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,788 (39.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,467 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $121,879 |
| Average Home Value | $154,977 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,469
Single Family
13,032
Multi-Family
3,437
Businesses
836
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Amber Redman • Five Star Real Estate - Lansing
Mls Name: Greater Lansing AOR
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #285480
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