5167 Howard RdSmiths CreekMI48074
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors targeting immediate dollar income will find 5167 Howard Rd, Smiths Creek, MI, 48074 in Smiths Creek hard to pass up. The 24.97% gross yield on a $130,000 purchase results in $2,705/mo in rent and $1,594/mo in net cash, well above the spread required for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR qualification (4.62). Annual cash flow of $19,123, five-year appreciation of $35,917, and $1,197/yr in equity build-up combine for a projected total cumulative return of $153,221.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 25% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,594 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,705 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,060 |
| DSCR Ratio | 2.55x |
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
9.44 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48074, Smiths Creek, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,000 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,330 (83.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 461 (11.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 209 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $225,147 |
| Average Home Value | $291,718 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,932
Single Family
3,931
Multi-Family
1
Businesses
197
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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
9.44 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48074, Smiths Creek, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,000 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,330 (83.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 461 (11.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 209 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $225,147 |
| Average Home Value | $291,718 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,932
Single Family
3,931
Multi-Family
1
Businesses
197
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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