229 Helen StAlpenaMI49707



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowDay-one income is the story at 229 Helen St, Alpena, MI, 49707 in Alpena. Priced at $228,000, it generates $2,201/mo in gross rent and $697/mo in net monthly cash flow, a 11.58% yield that comfortably supports the 2.15 DSCR needed for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 DSCR mortgage. Projected annual cash flow: $8,367. Five-year appreciation: $62,992. Equity from principal paydown: $2,100/yr. Total projected cumulative return: $131,785.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.6% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $697 | $850 |
City averages based on Alpena market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,201 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,413 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.56x |
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 1954
7,590 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49707, Alpena, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,788 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,776 (66.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,265 (19.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,747 (14.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $150,147 |
| Average Home Value | $189,050 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,775
Single Family
10,102
Multi-Family
673
Businesses
1,047



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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 1954
7,590 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49707, Alpena, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,788 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,776 (66.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,265 (19.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,747 (14.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $150,147 |
| Average Home Value | $189,050 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,775
Single Family
10,102
Multi-Family
673
Businesses
1,047
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