7412 Forest Lodge RdTraverse CityMI49685



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 7412 Forest Lodge Rd, Traverse City, MI, 49685 in Traverse City is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.64%. The 5.64% gross yield at $649,900 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $179,555 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.05) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $168,386.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,232) | $500 |
City averages based on Traverse City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,054 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,027 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.76x |
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 1989
8.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49685, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,512 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,995 (73.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,772 (18.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 745 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $362,492 |
| Average Home Value | $413,680 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,147
Single Family
8,029
Multi-Family
1,118
Businesses
850



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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 1989
8.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49685, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,512 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,995 (73.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,772 (18.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 745 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $362,492 |
| Average Home Value | $413,680 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,147
Single Family
8,029
Multi-Family
1,118
Businesses
850
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Listed by: Thomas A Rumble • EXP Realty LLC
Mls Name: MichRIC
Mls ID: #25045721








