70 Birch RdManisteeMI49660
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.47% gross rental yield, 70 Birch Rd, Manistee, MI, 49660 in Manistee is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $479,900 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $132,588 by year five, with $4,420/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.01) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $120,015.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.5% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(977) | $850 |
City averages based on Manistee market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,188 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,974 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.74x |
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 2016
1.01 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49660, Manistee, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,992 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,804 (60.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,471 (18.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,717 (21.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $207,280 |
| Average Home Value | $266,764 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,703
Single Family
6,423
Multi-Family
280
Businesses
547
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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 2016
1.01 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49660, Manistee, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,992 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,804 (60.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,471 (18.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,717 (21.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $207,280 |
| Average Home Value | $266,764 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,703
Single Family
6,423
Multi-Family
280
Businesses
547
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices