7205 Locust AveGaryIN46403



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 7205 Locust Ave, Gary, IN, 46403 in Gary at $435,000. Rental yield 6.65%. The 6.65% yield and 1.23 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $120,182 by year five, and $4,006/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $151,711.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(200) | $450 |
City averages based on Gary market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,411 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,438 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.99x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1990
2,962 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46403, Gary, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,395 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,740 (42.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,443 (38.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,212 (19.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $169,037 |
| Average Home Value | $237,071 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,555
Single Family
5,028
Multi-Family
527
Businesses
250



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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


Townhouse
Built in 1990
2,962 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46403, Gary, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,395 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,740 (42.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,443 (38.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,212 (19.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $169,037 |
| Average Home Value | $237,071 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,555
Single Family
5,028
Multi-Family
527
Businesses
250
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