617 Elm StSaint JosephMI49085
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 617 Elm St, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085 in Saint Joseph at $355,000. Rental yield 6.82%. The 6.82% yield and 1.20 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $98,080 by year five, and $2,976/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $107,735.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.8% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(324) | $350 |
City averages based on Saint Joseph market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,017 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,286 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.88x |
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 6.5% rate / 30-yr fixed, 25% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Single Family
Built in 1960
3,049 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49085, Saint Joseph, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,734 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,123 (69.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,388 (20.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,223 (10.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $316,036 |
| Average Home Value | $368,464 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,303
Single Family
10,112
Multi-Family
1,191
Businesses
1,141
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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
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Listed by: Kerry M Wright • Wright Properties
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