4541 Cathro RdAlpenaMI49707
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 4541 Cathro Rd, Alpena, MI, 49707 in Alpena worth modelling. At $138,000 with a 9.54% gross yield, the $1,097/mo rent leaves $187/mo after the $621/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.77 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $38,127 by year five; $1,271/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $64,600.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $187 | $850 |
City averages based on Alpena market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,097 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $855 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.28x |
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 N/A
2.10 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49707, Alpena, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,788 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,776 (66.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,265 (19.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,747 (14.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $150,147 |
| Average Home Value | $189,050 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,775
Single Family
10,102
Multi-Family
673
Businesses
1,047
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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 N/A
2.10 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49707, Alpena, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,788 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,776 (66.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,265 (19.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,747 (14.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $150,147 |
| Average Home Value | $189,050 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,775
Single Family
10,102
Multi-Family
673
Businesses
1,047
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lori Stephan • Real Estate One of Alpena
Mls Name: WWMLS
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Mls ID: #201835572
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