5955 Osage RdWaterlooIA50703



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 5955 Osage Rd, Waterloo, IA, 50703 in Waterloo. Rental yield 4.73%. At $304,900 with 4.73% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $84,238 in new equity by year five, complemented by $2,808/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.88) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $65,933.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.7% | 8.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(779) | $325 |
City averages based on Waterloo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,201 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,859 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.65x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 1954
1.63 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50703, Waterloo, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,698 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,318 (49.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,403 (39.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 977 (11.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $107,489 |
| Average Home Value | $151,991 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,057
Single Family
7,161
Multi-Family
896
Businesses
581



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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 1954
1.63 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50703, Waterloo, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,698 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,318 (49.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,403 (39.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 977 (11.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $107,489 |
| Average Home Value | $151,991 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,057
Single Family
7,161
Multi-Family
896
Businesses
581
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