8441 Cochise DrHoward CityMI49329
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income8441 Cochise Dr, Howard City, MI, 49329 in Howard City earns a respectable 9.31% gross yield at $184,900, but after the $831/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $199/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.73) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $51,084 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $83,336.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $199 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,435 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,162 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.23x |
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 1994
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$200 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49329, Howard City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,541 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,849 (80.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 403 (11.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 289 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $226,108 |
| Average Home Value | $242,401 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,350
Single Family
3,287
Multi-Family
63
Businesses
168
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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 1994
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$200 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49329, Howard City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,541 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,849 (80.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 403 (11.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 289 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $226,108 |
| Average Home Value | $242,401 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,350
Single Family
3,287
Multi-Family
63
Businesses
168
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Adam D Black • Ensley Real Estate
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