5167 N Ford Lake RdFountainMI49410
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 5167 N Ford Lake Rd, Fountain, MI, 49410 in Fountain is listed at $165,000 and delivers $1,550/mo in rent and $462/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 11.28% yield and 2.09 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 $45,586 over five years, and $1,520/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $92,606.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.3% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $462 | $850 |
City averages based on Fountain market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,550 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,022 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.52x |
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 1960
0.34 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49410, Fountain, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,309 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 648 (49.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 64 ( 4.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 597 (45.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $190,196 |
| Average Home Value | $225,166 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
909
Single Family
909
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
19
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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 1960
0.34 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49410, Fountain, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,309 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 648 (49.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 64 ( 4.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 597 (45.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $190,196 |
| Average Home Value | $225,166 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
909
Single Family
909
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
19
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Michelle Lycos • RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
Mls Name: Greater Lansing AOR
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #288532
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