17311 E US Highway 40 Site Unit L23 · Independence, MO 64055

$124,900

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,344 sqft · Manufactured · 13 Days on market

Built 2026 Fair condition

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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
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +9.2/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Livability +4.1/5.0
• Rent growth +3.8/5.0
• Schools +2.7/10.0
• Condition / age +2.2/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Just In Time For Summer, Your New Home Is Here!

Key facts

• Built 2026
• Listed 13 days

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: List price $124,900

Exterior

• Home design: Single-family residence (Highland Manor plan); Living area approximately 1,344
• Exterior features: Located on E US Highway 40 (Site L23)

Interior

• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms
• Bathrooms: 2 bathrooms (full)
• Interior features: Spec home (Highland Manor plan); Active listing

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $125k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $538 ($6k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $125k).
• Cap rate 11.5% vs local median 5.0% in Independence — 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 82/100 on livability (#10 in MO, #1,296 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools C-, employment D+, crime F.
• Independence 30 (suburban): math 26% / reading 38% proficiency, ranked #252 of 324 in MO (top 78%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.1%/yr); 200 active listings in the ZIP; 13 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 13d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 4,002 units permitted in Jackson County in 2024 (2,271 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 34% of the median local income ($62k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $864 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Jackson County population projected at +4% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.1% rent growth), your $35k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 13 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Recommended offer $124,900

Questions for the listing agent

1. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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?
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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: 1.42% ✓
• Cap rate: 11.46%
• Cash-on-cash: 18.47%
• DSCR: 1.82
• GRM: 5.9

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 5.09% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 12.5%
• Equity multiple: 1.51×
• Total profit: $17,880
• Equity at exit: $18,623

10-year hold

• IRR: 23.0%
• Equity multiple: 3.18×
• Total profit: $76,135
• Equity at exit: $10,799

Cash invested: $34,972 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 81 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Missouri: 81 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+10
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Generally landlord-friendly; St Louis has some habitability requirements.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 64055

• Rents YoY: 5.1%
• Active inventory: 200
• Price-to-rent: 5.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,774 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$655
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$156 /mo · $1,874/yr
• Insurance: −$52
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$373
• Net cashflow: $538

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,093

Max offer price $124,900

Occupancy floor 65%

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: $31,225
• Closing costs: $3,747
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 13 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
17312 E 50th Terrace Ct S Independence, MO	3.0	2.0	1244	$2,050	$1.65	21d	1	0.29mi
4580 Bass Pro Dr Independence, MO	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	1114	$1,829	$1.64	2d	10	0.52mi
16301 E 48th Ter Kansas City, MO	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	945	$1,270	$1.34	21d	7	0.63mi
5006 Breckenridge Ave Kansas City, MO	3.0	2.0	1220	$1,695	$1.39	21d	1	0.87mi
4020 S Crackerneck Rd Independence, MO	3.0	3.0	1488	$2,200	$1.48	2d	1	0.95mi
3926 S Redwood Dr Independence, MO	2.0	1.0	945	$1,050	$1.11	23d	1	1.07mi
3100 Quail Creek Dr Independence, MO	1.0–2.0	1.0	961	$1,330	$1.38	12d	1	1.10mi
15404 E 48th St Kansas City, MO	2.0	1.5	1325	$1,350	$1.02	23d	1	1.20mi
15312 E 48th St Kansas City, MO	3.0	2.0	1160	$1,700	$1.47	12d	1	1.24mi
19301 E Eastland Center Ct Independence, MO	1.0–2.0	1.0	750	$1,575	$2.10	3d	5	1.28mi
4631 S Eastland Center Dr Independence, MO	1.0–3.0	1.0–3.0	1022	$1,919	$1.88	2d	22	1.31mi
4631 S Eastland Center Dr Independence, MO	1.0–3.0	1.0–3.0	1022	$2,044	$2.00	44d	29	1.31mi
15403 E 43rd Ter S Independence, MO	3.0	2.0	1689	$2,046	$1.21	2d	1	1.35mi

Listing history 10 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $124,900 Active 13 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $124,900 Active 12 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $124,900 Active 11 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $124,900 Active 10 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $124,900 Active 8 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $124,900 Active 5 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $124,900 Active 4 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $124,900 Active 3 DOM
9. 2026-06-05
   remarks 47-char remark
10. 2026-06-05
    listed $124,900 Active 1 DOM

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

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $21,288
• − Mortgage interest: −$6,996
• − Property taxes: −$1,874
• − Insurance: −$624
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,703
• − Management: −$1,703
• − Depreciation: −$3,633
• Taxable income: $4,754
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,141
• After-tax cash flow: $5,319/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 4 photos

Fair 45/100 Cosmetic rehab

A manufactured home with average exterior condition, requiring minor repairs and maintenance. Fresh paint and landscaping would significantly enhance its curb appeal and value.

Repairs flagged

• Minor Driveway — Cracks visible in concrete driveway
• Minor Landscaping — Weeds and grass patches in yard

Value-add opportunities

• Both Paint exterior — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and value
• Both Landscaping — Well-maintained landscaping improves curb appeal and rental value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair item	Severity	Est. cost
Driveway · Cracks visible in concrete driveway	Minor	$500–3,000
Landscaping · Weeds and grass patches in yard	Minor	$500–3,000
Total estimated repair cost · 2 items		$1,000–6,000

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Paint exterior — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and value ↑
• Both Landscaping — Well-maintained landscaping improves curb appeal and rental value ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Independence 30
• NCES district ID: 2915480
• Math proficiency: 26% ▼ -8.00%
• Reading proficiency: 38% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $41,843
• Composite: 27.04/100
• National rank: #7054
• State rank: #252 of 324 in MO

Livability — Independence

• Score: 82/100
• State rank: #10
• US rank: #1296

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Independence, MO
• County: Jackson County · 687,798 people
• City population: 117,675
• Metro: Kansas City, MO-KS
• Population (ZIP): 35,960
• Household income: $62,439
• Rent vs Own: 30.4% rent · 69.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 1404.0

Population outlook (Jackson County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 719,589 people
• By 2030: 731,456 · +1.6%
• By 2040: 746,689 · +3.8%
• By 2050: 749,289 · +4.1%
• By 2075: 736,227 · +2.3%
• By 2100: 668,210 · -7.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (71%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 71% Black 13% Hispanic / Latino 10% Two or more races 8% Asian 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 7% Puerto Rican 2%
• Common ancestry: Italian 9% Lithuanian 2% Slovak 2%
• Foreign-born: 4% · Canada
• Languages at home: 94% English-only · Spanish 4%

Political lean MEDSL · Jackson

• 2024 margin: D (+19.3) · D 58.9% · R 39.5% · Other 1.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -6.1pp toward R · 2008: 25.4pp · 2024: 19.3pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+19.3 2020: D+22.0 2016: D+16.6 2012: D+19.0 2008: D+25.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -180.54%
• Current HPI: 245.3636
• Rent YoY: ▲ 5.09%
• Metro: Kansas City, MO-KS
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.84%
• F500 in state: 20

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MO)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Healthcare	1	$163B
▸Insurance	1	$21B
▸Industrial Technology	1	$17B
▸Retail	1	$16B
▸Industrial Distribution	1	$10B
▸Utilities	1	$9B