2709 Merle AveHastingsNE68901
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeReliable, bankable, and well-priced, 2709 Merle Ave, Hastings, NE, 68901 in Hastings delivers $3,842/mo in gross rent and $230/mo in net monthly income at a $535,000 entry. The 8.62% yield and 1.60 DSCR make it a clean candidate for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan; no W-2s or U.S. credit history required. With 5% annual appreciation projecting $147,811 over five years and $4,927/yr in equity from loan paydown, total projected return is $218,916.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.6% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $230 | $450 |
City averages based on Hastings market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,842 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,400 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.13x |
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 2025
0.33 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 68901, Hastings, NE area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,041 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,893 (57.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,006 (33.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,142 ( 9.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $198,659 |
| Average Home Value | $243,707 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,415
Single Family
10,825
Multi-Family
590
Businesses
1,073
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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 2025
0.33 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 68901, Hastings, NE area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,041 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,893 (57.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,006 (33.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,142 ( 9.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $198,659 |
| Average Home Value | $243,707 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,415
Single Family
10,825
Multi-Family
590
Businesses
1,073
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices