821 E Merritt StRensselaerIN47978



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowDay-one income is the story at 821 E Merritt St, Rensselaer, IN, 47978 in Rensselaer. Priced at $199,900, it generates $1,933/mo in gross rent and $733/mo in net monthly cash flow, a 11.61% yield that comfortably supports the 2.15 DSCR needed for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 DSCR mortgage. Projected annual cash flow: $8,799. Five-year appreciation: $55,229. Equity from principal paydown: $1,841/yr. Total projected cumulative return: $122,834.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.6% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $733 | $200 |
City averages based on Rensselaer market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,933 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,120 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.73x |
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 1979
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 47978, Rensselaer, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,710 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,173 (67.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,190 (25.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 347 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $207,764 |
| Average Home Value | $254,811 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,454
Single Family
4,324
Multi-Family
130
Businesses
430



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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 1979
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 47978, Rensselaer, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,710 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,173 (67.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,190 (25.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 347 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $207,764 |
| Average Home Value | $254,811 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,454
Single Family
4,324
Multi-Family
130
Businesses
430
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Listed by: Nicole Mathew • RE/MAX Executives
Mls Name: NIRA
Mls ID: #828099








