717 Novak LnBig RapidsMI49307
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe 8% yield at 717 Novak Ln, Big Rapids, MI, 49307 in Big Rapids is solid, but the $1,911/mo payment compresses net cash flow to $31/mo at $425,000. This is a tight-spread property, income covers debt, with little cushion. For investors who can optimise occupancy, the upside is real: 5% annual appreciation adds $117,420 by year five, and $3,914/yr in loan paydown builds equity. Ziffy Mortgage qualifies this via DSCR (1.48) without U.S. income documentation. Total projected return: $163,883.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $31 | $750 |
City averages based on Big Rapids market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,833 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,634 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.08x |
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 1980
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49307, Big Rapids, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,216 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,118 (50.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,716 (33.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,382 (16.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $182,919 |
| Average Home Value | $215,984 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,009
Single Family
7,243
Multi-Family
766
Businesses
704
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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 1980
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49307, Big Rapids, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,216 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,118 (50.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,716 (33.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,382 (16.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $182,919 |
| Average Home Value | $215,984 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,009
Single Family
7,243
Multi-Family
766
Businesses
704
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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