901 AshMerkelTX79536



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowDay-one income is the story at 901 Ash, Merkel, TX, 79536 in Merkel. Priced at $200,000, it generates $2,016/mo in gross rent and $534/mo in net monthly cash flow, a 12.1% yield that comfortably supports the 2.24 DSCR needed for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 DSCR mortgage. Projected annual cash flow: $6,403. Five-year appreciation: $55,256. Equity from principal paydown: $1,842/yr. Total projected cumulative return: $111,287.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 12.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $534 | $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 | $2,016 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,403 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.44x |
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 1949
7,971 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 79536, Merkel, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,354 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,643 (69.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 375 (15.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 336 (14.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $186,880 |
| Average Home Value | $235,380 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,112
Single Family
2,112
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
154



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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 1949
7,971 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 79536, Merkel, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,354 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,643 (69.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 375 (15.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 336 (14.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $186,880 |
| Average Home Value | $235,380 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,112
Single Family
2,112
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
154
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