824 18th St APT 2Des MoinesIA50314
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowTight but positive: 824 18th St APT 2, Des Moines, IA, 50314 in Des Moines at $220,000 earns $1,878/mo in rent and nets $49/mo after the $1,043/mo payment, a 10.24% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $60,782 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.80 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $1,844/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $108,476.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.2% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $49 | $450 |
City averages based on Des Moines 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 | $1,878 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,395 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.35x |
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 6.5% rate / 30-yr fixed, 25% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Townhouse
Built in 1986
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50314, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,989 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,688 (33.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,661 (53.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 640 (12.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $168,263 |
| Average Home Value | $200,574 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,535
Single Family
3,252
Multi-Family
1,283
Businesses
370
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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
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Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #749745
