3 Capitol PlaceRensselaerNY12144
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income3 Capitol Place, Rensselaer, NY, 12144 in Rensselaer earns a respectable 8.21% gross yield at $350,000, but after the $1,574/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $58/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.52) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $96,699 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $137,167.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $58 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,395 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,198 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.09x |
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 1987
10,454 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12144, Rensselaer, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,229 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,496 (53.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,993 (39.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 740 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $271,764 |
| Average Home Value | $287,042 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,635
Single Family
8,324
Multi-Family
1,311
Businesses
572
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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 1987
10,454 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12144, Rensselaer, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,229 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,496 (53.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,993 (39.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 740 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $271,764 |
| Average Home Value | $287,042 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,635
Single Family
8,324
Multi-Family
1,311
Businesses
572
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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Mls Name: Global MLS
Mls ID: #202613274