911 Lafayette StWaterlooIA50703



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 911 Lafayette St, Waterloo, IA, 50703 in Waterloo is capital appreciation. Rental yield 3.31%. The 3.31% gross yield at $270,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $74,596 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.61) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $37,841.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.3% | 8.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,008) | $325 |
City averages based on Waterloo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $745 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,646 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.45x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1904
6,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50703, Waterloo, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,698 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,318 (49.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,403 (39.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 977 (11.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $107,489 |
| Average Home Value | $151,991 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,057
Single Family
7,161
Multi-Family
896
Businesses
581



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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


Multi Family
Built in 1904
6,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50703, Waterloo, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,698 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,318 (49.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,403 (39.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 977 (11.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $107,489 |
| Average Home Value | $151,991 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,057
Single Family
7,161
Multi-Family
896
Businesses
581
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