4225 E 5th PlGaryIN46403



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 4225 E 5th Pl, Gary, IN, 46403 in Gary at $129,900 earns $977/mo in rent and nets $197/mo after the $584/mo payment, a 9.03% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $35,889 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.67 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $1,196/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $61,904.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9% | 8.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $197 | $450 |
City averages based on Gary market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $977 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $728 |
| 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 1963
6,229 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46403, Gary, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,395 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,740 (42.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,443 (38.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,212 (19.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $169,037 |
| Average Home Value | $237,071 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,555
Single Family
5,028
Multi-Family
527
Businesses
250



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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 1963
6,229 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46403, Gary, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,395 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,740 (42.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,443 (38.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,212 (19.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $169,037 |
| Average Home Value | $237,071 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,555
Single Family
5,028
Multi-Family
527
Businesses
250
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