2529 McCool RdPortageIN46368
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income2529 McCool Rd, Portage, IN, 46368 in Portage earns a respectable 9.03% gross yield at $106,700, but after the $480/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $163/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.67) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $29,479 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $50,817.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $163 | $300 |
City averages based on Portage market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $803 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $598 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.34x |
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 1884
5,702 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46368, Portage, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,283 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,746 (68.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,579 (26.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 958 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $249,146 |
| Average Home Value | $299,797 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,473
Single Family
13,813
Multi-Family
2,660
Businesses
1,039
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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 1884
5,702 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46368, Portage, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,283 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,746 (68.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,579 (26.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 958 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $249,146 |
| Average Home Value | $299,797 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,473
Single Family
13,813
Multi-Family
2,660
Businesses
1,039
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices