5081 Highway 3CherokeeIA51012
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 5081 Highway 3, Cherokee, IA, 51012 in Cherokee is listed at $185,000 and delivers $1,669/mo in rent and $468/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 10.83% yield and 2.01 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $51,112 over five years, and $1,704/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $100,457.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.8% | 10.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $468 | $300 |
City averages based on Cherokee 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 | $1,669 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,128 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.48x |
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 1950
2.89 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51012, Cherokee, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,089 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,995 (64.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 801 (25.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 293 ( 9.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $181,510 |
| Average Home Value | $214,591 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,842
Single Family
2,479
Multi-Family
363
Businesses
342
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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 1950
2.89 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51012, Cherokee, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,089 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,995 (64.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 801 (25.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 293 ( 9.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $181,510 |
| Average Home Value | $214,591 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,842
Single Family
2,479
Multi-Family
363
Businesses
342
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