508 E Elm StRed OakIA51566



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 508 E Elm St, Red Oak, IA, 51566 in Red Oak is narrow, $126/mo net on $840/mo rent after the $495/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $110,000 with a 9.16% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($30,391 over five years) and $1,013/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.70 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $49,909.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $126 | $250 |
City averages based on Red Oak market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $840 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $671 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.25x |
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 1900
5,227 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51566, Red Oak, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,302 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,939 (58.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 935 (28.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 428 (13.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $134,691 |
| Average Home Value | $178,734 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,081
Single Family
2,954
Multi-Family
127
Businesses
297



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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 1900
5,227 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51566, Red Oak, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,302 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,939 (58.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 935 (28.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 428 (13.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $134,691 |
| Average Home Value | $178,734 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,081
Single Family
2,954
Multi-Family
127
Businesses
297
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