611 E Merritt StRensselaerIN47978
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow611 E Merritt St, Rensselaer, IN, 47978 in Rensselaer earns its strong cash-flow label: 11.55% yield, $1,828/mo rent, $688/mo net income, DSCR 2.14. The $189,900 acquisition cost produces immediate returns that put this property in the top tier for U.S. income assets accessible via Ziffy Mortgage's rental-income underwriting. Long-term, 5% annual appreciation adds $52,466 by year five. Combined with $1,749/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $116,154.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.6% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $688 | $200 |
City averages based on Rensselaer market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,828 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,064 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.72x |
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 1976
9,365 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 47978, Rensselaer, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,710 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,173 (67.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,190 (25.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 347 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $207,764 |
| Average Home Value | $254,811 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,454
Single Family
4,324
Multi-Family
130
Businesses
430
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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 1976
9,365 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 47978, Rensselaer, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,710 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,173 (67.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,190 (25.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 347 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $207,764 |
| Average Home Value | $254,811 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,454
Single Family
4,324
Multi-Family
130
Businesses
430
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Noelle Weishaar • Jenkins, REALTORS, INC.
Mls Name: NIRA
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Mls ID: #818707
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