644 Forest StEast LansingMI48823
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 644 Forest St, East Lansing, MI, 48823 in East Lansing is narrow, $52/mo net on $1,799/mo rent after the $1,191/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $264,900 with a 8.15% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($73,187 over five years) and $2,440/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.51 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $104,290.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $52 | $250 |
City averages based on East Lansing market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,799 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,641 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.10x |
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 1939
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48823, East Lansing, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,865 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,317 (39.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,227 (51.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,321 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $296,966 |
| Average Home Value | $329,463 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,522
Single Family
14,377
Multi-Family
9,145
Businesses
1,219
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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 1939
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48823, East Lansing, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,865 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,317 (39.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,227 (51.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,321 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $296,966 |
| Average Home Value | $329,463 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,522
Single Family
14,377
Multi-Family
9,145
Businesses
1,219
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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