720 Cataract AveWaterlooIA50702
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeReliable, bankable, and well-priced, 720 Cataract Ave, Waterloo, IA, 50702 in Waterloo delivers $1,442/mo in gross rent and $263/mo in net monthly income at a $176,000 entry. The 9.83% yield and 1.82 DSCR make it a clean candidate for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan; no W-2s or U.S. credit history required. With 5% annual appreciation projecting $48,626 over five years and $1,621/yr in equity from loan paydown, total projected return is $84,110.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $263 | $325 |
City averages based on Waterloo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,442 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,109 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.30x |
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 1959
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50702, Waterloo, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,610 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,353 (55.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,444 (35.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 813 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $152,827 |
| Average Home Value | $176,096 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,934
Single Family
7,410
Multi-Family
1,524
Businesses
759
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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 1959
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50702, Waterloo, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,610 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,353 (55.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,444 (35.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 813 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $152,827 |
| Average Home Value | $176,096 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,934
Single Family
7,410
Multi-Family
1,524
Businesses
759
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jared Hottle • Berkshire Hathaway Home Services One Realty Centre
Mls Name: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR
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Mls ID: #20252168
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