44548 McGowan Estates RdOttertailMN56571
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 44548 McGowan Estates Rd, Ottertail, MN, 56571 in Ottertail is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.76%. The 4.76% gross yield at $287,500 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $79,431 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.88) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $66,903.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.8% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(655) | $350 |
City averages based on Ottertail market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,140 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,681 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.68x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 1994
0.92 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 56571, Ottertail, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,804 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 809 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 125 ( 6.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 870 (48.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $404,206 |
| Average Home Value | $472,951 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,106
Single Family
1,105
Multi-Family
1
Businesses
69
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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 1994
0.92 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 56571, Ottertail, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,804 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 809 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 125 ( 6.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 870 (48.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $404,206 |
| Average Home Value | $472,951 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,106
Single Family
1,105
Multi-Family
1
Businesses
69
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Laurie H Woessner • Boll Realty
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