5300 Old Porter RdPortageIN46368
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 5300 Old Porter Rd, Portage, IN, 46368 in Portage is narrow, $104/mo net on $985/mo rent after the $562/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $124,900 with a 9.46% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($34,508 over five years) and $1,150/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.75 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $54,526.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $104 | $300 |
City averages based on Portage market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $985 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $831 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.19x |
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.
Manufactured
Built in 2017
1,001 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$131 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46368, Portage, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,283 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,746 (68.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,579 (26.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 958 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $249,146 |
| Average Home Value | $299,797 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,473
Single Family
13,813
Multi-Family
2,660
Businesses
1,039
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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
Manufactured
Built in 2017
1,001 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$131 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46368, Portage, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,283 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,746 (68.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,579 (26.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 958 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $249,146 |
| Average Home Value | $299,797 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,473
Single Family
13,813
Multi-Family
2,660
Businesses
1,039
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Mercedes Burgos Pomales • New Chapter Real Estate
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