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51555 Monroe Spc 4 St
B Composite 74.95
Why this score? — see what drove the B grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +30.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.3/5.0
  • Livability +2.7/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.5/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$65,000

51555 Monroe Spc 4 St · Indio, CA 92201
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 728 sqft · Manufactured public records · 108 Days on market
Built 1972 $89/sqft · 23% above area Est $100k · 35% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Palmdale Estates Indio 55+ gated community. All original 2 bedroom 2 bath single wide home with stick built addition and bathroom. Shed, gated yard, central hvac 4-5 years old, appliances 3-4 years old, indoor washer/dryer, back patio over looking a fabulous mountain view. Call for a showing appiontment today, come refurbish or remodel this cute home! RV parking available to the rear of the park, community pool, spa, on site management. Space rent will be $760 for all new owners, owner occupants only. Must be park approved.

Key facts

  • Gated community
  • Rv parking
  • On site management

Tags

GATED COMMUNITYMOUNTAIN VIEWRV PARKINGCOMMUNITY POOLSPAON SITE MANAGEMENT

Neighborhood map

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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $65k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($19k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $65k).
  • Recommended offer: $59k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 35.6% vs local median 4.3% in Indio — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 53/100 on livability (#927 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: housing B+; Watch: employment D, schools F, crime F.
  • Coachella Valley Unified (rural): math 12% / reading 23% proficiency, ranked #481 of 517 in CA (top 93%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 79% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.3%/yr); 514 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 9,195 units permitted in Riverside County in 2024 (1,512 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $2,505/mo this rent would consume 45% of the median local household income ($67k/yr) (locally 2036% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $449 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Riverside County population projected at +22% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.3% rent growth), your $18k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 108 days — a 9% lower offer ($59k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 11 sale attempts since 22y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $13k (17%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $59,150 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 108 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1972 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  6. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  7. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  8. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  9. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
3.85%
Cap rate
35.64%
Cash-on-cash
104.81%
DSCR
5.66
GRM
2.2

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$100,000
List price
$65,000
Delta
-35.00%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
7 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 4 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
51555 Monroe St Spc 93 0.00mi 2/2.0 720 (-1%) 5mo $60,000 $83 94
51555 Monroe St #141 0.05mi 2/1.5 720 (-1%) 23mo $65,000 $90 75
51555 Monroe St #108 0.00mi 2/1.5 672 (-8%) 20mo $69,000 $103 68
51555 Monroe St #8 0.05mi 2/1.0 793 (+9%) 19mo $77,500 $98 63

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.34% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
Equity multiple
6.03×
Total profit
$91,572
Equity at exit
$9,692
10-year hold
IRR
Equity multiple
12.74×
Total profit
$213,665
Equity at exit
$5,620

Cash invested: $18,200 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
State California
18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+13
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
AB1482 statewide rent cap (10% + CPI). Cities (SF/LA/Berkeley) layer stricter rules. Just-cause statewide.

ZIP-level market 92201

Home prices YoY
-28.4%
Rents YoY
3.3%
Active inventory
514
Price-to-rent
2.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,505 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$341
Tax from tax record
$22 /mo · $261/yr
Insurance
$27
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$526
Net cashflow
$1,590

Break-even live

Break-even rent $493
Max offer price $65,000
Occupancy floor 32%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$16,250
Closing costs
$1,950
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 1 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
80886 Avenue 50 Unit 2 Indio, CA 2.0 1.0 729 $4,000 $5.49 15d 1 1.42mi

Listing history 38 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $65,000 Active 108 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $65,000 Active 107 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $65,000 Active 106 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    price $65,000 Active 105 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $73,000 Active 105 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $73,000 Active 103 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $73,000 Active 102 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $73,000 Active 99 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $73,000 Active 98 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $73,000 Active 97 DOM
  11. 2026-06-04
    days on market $73,000 Active 94 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $73,000 Active 93 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $73,000 Active 92 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $73,000 Active 91 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $73,000 Active 90 DOM
  16. 2026-04-29
    price $73,000 529-char remark
    Show marketing remark (529 chars)

    Palmdale Estates Indio 55+ gated community. All original 2 bedroom 2 bath single wide home with stick built addition and bathroom. Shed, gated yard, central hvac 4-5 years old, appliances 3-4 years old, indoor washer/dryer, back patio over looking a fabulous mountain view. Call for a showing appiontment today, come refurbish or remodel this cute home! RV parking available to the rear of the park, community pool, spa, on site management. Space rent will be $760 for all new owners, owner occupants only. Must be park approved.

  17. 2026-03-01
    listed $78,000 Active 529-char remark
    Show marketing remark (529 chars)

    Palmdale Estates Indio 55+ gated community. All original 2 bedroom 2 bath single wide home with stick built addition and bathroom. Shed, gated yard, central hvac 4-5 years old, appliances 3-4 years old, indoor washer/dryer, back patio over looking a fabulous mountain view. Call for a showing appiontment today, come refurbish or remodel this cute home! RV parking available to the rear of the park, community pool, spa, on site management. Space rent will be $760 for all new owners, owner occupants only. Must be park approved.

  18. 2022-04-27
    soldstatus $97,500 Closed Sale 2621-char remark
    Show marketing remark (2621 chars)

    EVERYTHING HAS BEEN AS GOOD AS NEW HERE WITH MORE SQ FOOTAGE TO ENJOY YOUR LIFE W 2 Bonus CALIFORNIA ENCLOSED ROOMS TO SPREAD OUT IN (not included in sq footage).   Loving hands have gone through this 1977 2/2 with 2 California enclosed rooms.  This home has new copper plumbing throughout the home. A new Polyurethane Foam Roof w 5-year warranty.  New Kitchen cabinets w countertops, stainless sink, faucet, garbage disposal, newer black & stainless free standing range w new stainless hood vent, newer large capacity stainless refrigerator with lower freezer.  It also has new electrical @ pedestal, outlets switches and ceiling fans w all lighting, new laminate flooring throughout the home w baseboards. WOW! The Central AC is thru package unit in the back with Central Heating thru furnace in home all serviced and ready for you.  The laundry is in the workshop shed at the rear that has washer dryer hookups with both gas or electric connections for the dryer.   The interior and exterior was repainted with new stairs replaced on the front. There can be more than one cook in this spacious kitchen with dishwasher and room for a freezer if wanted.  An open floor plan services the living room, dining (with built-in serving space and storage), family room with double french doors that lead into the 1st California room with rear door and stairs to the back patio.   A smaller 2nd bedroom great for the occasional visitor with a guest bathroom and also off the family room with a new step-in large shower and open shelving for the linens, replaced sink cabinet with beautiful countertop and faucet.    The master bedroom and bathroom have a scrumptious soaking tub with shower connections,  replaced a large storage vanity with a medicine cabinet-mirror above, and a walk-in closet.   The 2nd California room is on the other side of the home which makes a beautiful MAN CAVE, Library, or Writer's Retreat.  WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? DON'T LET THIS HOME SLIP THROUGH YOUR HANDS, ASK TO SEE THIS ONE FOR SURE AND MAKE IT YOURS!!! It has LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION near shopping, medical, the hospital and Golf.  This home is just tucked inside the GATED COMMUNITY of Palmdale MHP just 2 streets over is the community pool, spa, shuffleboard,  laundry and club house for the gatherings. This community has RV Storage.   The SPACE RENT is VERY AFFORDABLE for the SENIOR BUDGET! BUY IT TODAY! IT WILL BE SOLD QUICKLY! Home comes with a 1 year Home Warranty from First American.

  19. 2022-04-15
    status Pending Sale 2621-char remark
    Show marketing remark (2621 chars)

    EVERYTHING HAS BEEN AS GOOD AS NEW HERE WITH MORE SQ FOOTAGE TO ENJOY YOUR LIFE W 2 Bonus CALIFORNIA ENCLOSED ROOMS TO SPREAD OUT IN (not included in sq footage).   Loving hands have gone through this 1977 2/2 with 2 California enclosed rooms.  This home has new copper plumbing throughout the home. A new Polyurethane Foam Roof w 5-year warranty.  New Kitchen cabinets w countertops, stainless sink, faucet, garbage disposal, newer black & stainless free standing range w new stainless hood vent, newer large capacity stainless refrigerator with lower freezer.  It also has new electrical @ pedestal, outlets switches and ceiling fans w all lighting, new laminate flooring throughout the home w baseboards. WOW! The Central AC is thru package unit in the back with Central Heating thru furnace in home all serviced and ready for you.  The laundry is in the workshop shed at the rear that has washer dryer hookups with both gas or electric connections for the dryer.   The interior and exterior was repainted with new stairs replaced on the front. There can be more than one cook in this spacious kitchen with dishwasher and room for a freezer if wanted.  An open floor plan services the living room, dining (with built-in serving space and storage), family room with double french doors that lead into the 1st California room with rear door and stairs to the back patio.   A smaller 2nd bedroom great for the occasional visitor with a guest bathroom and also off the family room with a new step-in large shower and open shelving for the linens, replaced sink cabinet with beautiful countertop and faucet.    The master bedroom and bathroom have a scrumptious soaking tub with shower connections,  replaced a large storage vanity with a medicine cabinet-mirror above, and a walk-in closet.   The 2nd California room is on the other side of the home which makes a beautiful MAN CAVE, Library, or Writer's Retreat.  WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? DON'T LET THIS HOME SLIP THROUGH YOUR HANDS, ASK TO SEE THIS ONE FOR SURE AND MAKE IT YOURS!!! It has LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION near shopping, medical, the hospital and Golf.  This home is just tucked inside the GATED COMMUNITY of Palmdale MHP just 2 streets over is the community pool, spa, shuffleboard,  laundry and club house for the gatherings. This community has RV Storage.   The SPACE RENT is VERY AFFORDABLE for the SENIOR BUDGET! BUY IT TODAY! IT WILL BE SOLD QUICKLY! Home comes with a 1 year Home Warranty from First American.

  20. 2022-04-11
    listed $97,500 Active 2621-char remark
    Show marketing remark (2621 chars)

    EVERYTHING HAS BEEN AS GOOD AS NEW HERE WITH MORE SQ FOOTAGE TO ENJOY YOUR LIFE W 2 Bonus CALIFORNIA ENCLOSED ROOMS TO SPREAD OUT IN (not included in sq footage).   Loving hands have gone through this 1977 2/2 with 2 California enclosed rooms.  This home has new copper plumbing throughout the home. A new Polyurethane Foam Roof w 5-year warranty.  New Kitchen cabinets w countertops, stainless sink, faucet, garbage disposal, newer black & stainless free standing range w new stainless hood vent, newer large capacity stainless refrigerator with lower freezer.  It also has new electrical @ pedestal, outlets switches and ceiling fans w all lighting, new laminate flooring throughout the home w baseboards. WOW! The Central AC is thru package unit in the back with Central Heating thru furnace in home all serviced and ready for you.  The laundry is in the workshop shed at the rear that has washer dryer hookups with both gas or electric connections for the dryer.   The interior and exterior was repainted with new stairs replaced on the front. There can be more than one cook in this spacious kitchen with dishwasher and room for a freezer if wanted.  An open floor plan services the living room, dining (with built-in serving space and storage), family room with double french doors that lead into the 1st California room with rear door and stairs to the back patio.   A smaller 2nd bedroom great for the occasional visitor with a guest bathroom and also off the family room with a new step-in large shower and open shelving for the linens, replaced sink cabinet with beautiful countertop and faucet.    The master bedroom and bathroom have a scrumptious soaking tub with shower connections,  replaced a large storage vanity with a medicine cabinet-mirror above, and a walk-in closet.   The 2nd California room is on the other side of the home which makes a beautiful MAN CAVE, Library, or Writer's Retreat.  WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? DON'T LET THIS HOME SLIP THROUGH YOUR HANDS, ASK TO SEE THIS ONE FOR SURE AND MAKE IT YOURS!!! It has LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION near shopping, medical, the hospital and Golf.  This home is just tucked inside the GATED COMMUNITY of Palmdale MHP just 2 streets over is the community pool, spa, shuffleboard,  laundry and club house for the gatherings. This community has RV Storage.   The SPACE RENT is VERY AFFORDABLE for the SENIOR BUDGET! BUY IT TODAY! IT WILL BE SOLD QUICKLY! Home comes with a 1 year Home Warranty from First American.

  21. 2021-12-13
    historical
  22. 2021-04-22
    listed $51,500 Active
  23. 2020-02-26
    historical
  24. 2020-01-20
    listed $120,000 Active
  25. 2018-01-31
    historical
  26. 2017-11-18
    listed $19,900 Active
  27. 2017-08-31
    historical
  28. 2017-04-04
    listed $25,000 Active
  29. 2013-07-02
    historical Hold
  30. 2013-06-08
    status Active
  31. 2013-06-03
    status Backup Offers Accepted
  32. 2013-03-11
    listed $30,000 Active
  33. 2011-05-02
    historical
  34. 2010-05-26
    listed $28,000 Active
  35. 2009-11-02
    historical
  36. 2009-06-23
    listed $20,900
  37. 2004-12-23
    historical
  38. 2004-11-30
    listed $25,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast CA · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$261 · $22/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$494 · $41/mo
Expected delta
+$233/yr (+$19/mo · 89.5%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 6/10 Major
  • 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥115°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$30,065
− Mortgage interest
−$3,641
− Property taxes
−$261
− Insurance
−$325
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,405
− Management
−$2,405
− Depreciation
−$1,891
Taxable income
$19,137
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$4,593
After-tax cash flow
$14,482/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Coachella Valley Unified
NCES district ID
0609070
Math proficiency
12% ▼ -8.00%
Reading proficiency
23% ▼ -6.00%
Median HH income
$37,683
Composite
14.62/100
National rank
#9408
State rank
#481 of 517 in CA

Livability — Indio

Score
53/100
State rank
#927
US rank
#24244

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living F Crime F Employment D Housing B+ Health & safety F User ratings A-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Indio, CA
County
Riverside County · 2,287,001 people
City population
100,560
Metro
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
Population (ZIP)
65,825
Household income
$66,758
Rent vs Own
42.3% rent · 57.7% own
Severe rent burden
2036.0

Population outlook (Riverside County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
2,664,475 people
By 2030
2,802,692 · +5.2%
By 2040
3,050,904 · +14.5%
By 2050
3,256,783 · +22.2%
By 2075
3,655,058 · +37.2%
By 2100
3,766,594 · +41.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Hispanic (74%)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 74% Two or more races 39% White 19% Black 3% Asian 3% Native American 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 69%
Common ancestry
Romanian 1% Iranian 1%
Foreign-born
29% · Canada, Vietnam, Jamaica
Languages at home
41% English-only · Spanish 55% Arabic 1% Tagalog/Filipino 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Riverside

2024 margin
Toss-up / Even · D 48.0% · R 49.3% · Other 2.6%
2008→2024 swing
-3.6pp toward R · 2008: 2.3pp · 2024: -1.3pp
All cycles
2024: R+1.3 2020: D+8.0 2016: D+4.3 2012: R+0.4 2008: D+2.3

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -138.46%
Current HPI
348.6605
Rent YoY
▲ 3.34%
Metro
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+192.0% since first listed
23 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-29 Price Changed $73,000 GPSMLS
  • 2026-03-01 Listed $78,000 GPSMLS
  • 2022-04-27 Sold (MLS) $97,500 CRMLS
  • 2022-04-15 Pending CRMLS
  • 2022-04-11 Listed $97,500 CRMLS
  • 2021-12-13 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2021-04-22 Listed $51,500 CRMLS
  • 2020-02-26 Listing Removed GPSMLS
  • 2020-01-20 Listed $120,000 GPSMLS
  • 2018-01-31 Listing Removed GPSMLS
  • 2017-11-18 Listed $19,900 GPSMLS
  • 2017-08-31 Listing Removed GPSMLS
  • 2017-04-04 Listed $25,000 GPSMLS
  • 2013-07-02 Delisted GPSMLS
  • 2013-06-08 Relisted GPSMLS
  • 2013-06-03 Pending GPSMLS
  • 2013-03-11 Listed $30,000 GPSMLS
  • 2011-05-02 Listing Removed GPSMLS
  • 2010-05-26 Listed $28,000 GPSMLS
  • 2009-11-02 Listing Removed GPSMLS
  • 2009-06-23 Listed $20,900 GPSMLS
  • 2004-12-23 Listing Removed GPSMLS
  • 2004-11-30 Listed $25,000 GPSMLS

Property tax history

-2.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $261 · +1.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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