700 S Dakota Ave UNIT 101AmesIA50014

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 700 S Dakota Ave UNIT 101, Ames, IA, 50014 in Ames is narrow, $129/mo net on $1,180/mo rent after the $727/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $161,700 with a 8.75% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($44,675 over five years) and $1,489/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.62 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $69,922.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.8% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $129 | $450 |
City averages based on Ames market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,180 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $986 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.20x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1976
0.39 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA



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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


Condo
Built in 1976
0.39 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
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