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2910 N 9th St Multi-family
C- Composite 54.78
Why this score? — see what drove the C- 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 +15.0/30.0
  • Appreciation +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • 1% rule +5.0/10.0
  • DSCR +5.0/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.6/5.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.2/10.0

$5,625

2910 N 9th St · Milwaukee, WI 53206
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,643 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 108 Days on market
Built 1900 1,306 sqft lot $3/sqft · 94% below area

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 1 unit. estimate disagrees with records

Listing remarks MLS

Great price for the right buyer! Small single family home needing rehab in district 6. Open to all offers. $91,100 in essential repairs. Performance deposit required - buyer must complete essential repairs within 180 days and have City provide proof of completion for performance deposit return. Bring flashlights & use caution when entering. Note: City of Milwaukee Tax Foreclosure Property. Listing info not verified. This property is being sold in AS-IS condition

Key facts

  • 1,306 sq ft lot
  • Built 1900
  • Listed 107 days

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/1.5-bath multifamily listed at $6k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $967 ($12k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $6k).
  • Recommended offer: $5k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 212.6% vs local median 5.1% in Milwaukee — 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 81/100 on livability (#55 in WI, #1,534 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: employment D+, schools F, crime F.
  • Milwaukee School District (urban): math 10% / reading 18% proficiency, ranked #337 of 342 in WI (top 98%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 77% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+8.3%/yr); 160 active listings in the ZIP; 37 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 23d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 1,017 units permitted in Milwaukee County in 2024 (803 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $1,274/mo this rent would consume 52% of the median local household income ($29k/yr) (locally 2061% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $602 of equity ($39 loan paydown + $563 appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
  • Milwaukee County population projected at +4% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $2k cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 108 days — a 9% lower offer ($5k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $5,118 (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 1900 — 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 apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
22.64%
Cap rate
212.64%
Cash-on-cash
736.96%
DSCR
33.79
GRM
0.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$53,976
List price
$5,625
Delta
-89.58%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
3043 N Dr William Finlayson St #3045 0.32mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,633 (-1%) 3mo $125,000 $77 75
3065 N 10th St 0.22mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,753 (+7%) 2mo $60,000 $34 70
3047 N 12th St 0.29mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,774 (+8%) 6mo $28,000 $16 61
2848 N 19th St 0.72mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,650 (+0%) 3mo $60,000 $36 56
2635 N 6th St 0.38mi 3/2.0 1,418 (-14%) 7mo $360,000 $254 52
3037 N 1st St 0.58mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,526 (-7%) 3mo $120,000 $79 51
3351 N 6th St Unit 3351A 0.61mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,538 (-6%) 4mo $93,000 $60 50
3518 N 9th St 0.73mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,654 (+1%) 9mo $116,000 $70 50
215 E Chambers St 0.68mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,733 (+6%) 4mo $110,000 $63 49
2724 N Palmer St Unit 2724A 0.70mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,746 (+6%) 4mo $104,900 $60 46
2507 N 6th St Unit 2507A 0.54mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,862 (+13%) 7mo $165,000 $89 40
1322 W Concordia Ave 0.60mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,855 (+13%) 8mo $38,000 $20 37

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

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
Equity multiple
46.34×
Total profit
$71,418
Equity at exit
$5,067
10-year hold
IRR
Equity multiple
114.39×
Total profit
$178,582
Equity at exit
$10,928

Cash invested: $1,575 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
73 Landlord-Friendly
State Wisconsin
73 Landlord-Friendly · R+2
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
5-day notice; preempted; Madison / Milwaukee have some local enforcement.

ZIP-level market 53206

Rents YoY
8.3%
Active inventory
160
Price-to-rent
0.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,274 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$29
Tax est. 1.5%
$7 /mo · $84/yr
Insurance
$2
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$267
Net cashflow
$967

Break-even live

Break-even rent $49
Max offer price $5,625
Occupancy floor 19%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $971 -5% $969 +0% $967 +5% $965 +10% $963
Rent -10% $867 -5% $917 +0% $967 +5% $1,018 +10% $1,068
Rate -1.0pp $970 -0.5pp $969 base $967 +0.5pp $966 +1.0pp $964

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
$1,406
Closing costs
$169
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 37 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
912 W Hadley St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 2222 $1,250 $0.56 16d 1 0.17mi
3025 N 6th St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1153 $1,125 $0.98 45d 1 0.21mi
3045 N 11th St #3047 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1065 $1,175 $1.10 6d 1 0.23mi
2719 N 1st St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1300 $1,095 $0.84 16d 1 0.60mi
3042 N Palmer St #5 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1718 $1,050 $0.61 25d 1 0.66mi
2808 N Palmer St Unit Lower Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1200 $875 $0.73 45d 1 0.67mi
223 E Burleigh St Unit 223 Milwaukee, WI 4.0 1.0 1153 $1,395 $1.21 45d 1 0.70mi
3416 N 17th St Unit 1 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1200 $1,100 $0.92 45d 1 0.78mi
2716A N Buffum St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,200 $1.09 22d 1 0.84mi
3255 N Buffum St Unit 3255 Upper Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,350 $1.23 45d 1 0.88mi
2536 N Richards St Unit 1ST Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1200 $950 $0.79 45d 1 0.89mi
2507 N Buffum St Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1300 $1,375 $1.06 21d 1 0.94mi
312 E Townsend St Unit 312 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1400 $1,250 $0.89 25d 1 0.96mi
605 E Auer Ave Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1200 $1,200 $1.00 12d 1 0.97mi
400 E Meinecke Ave #402 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1700 $1,800 $1.06 17d 1 1.04mi
3747 N 16th St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1200 $875 $0.73 45d 1 1.06mi
2308 W Clarke St Milwaukee, WI 4.0 2.0 1545 $1,750 $1.13 25d 1 1.07mi
2106A W Keefe Ave Unit 2106 Lower Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1300 $1,100 $0.85 18d 1 1.12mi
2772 N Bremen St #2774 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1500 $1,795 $1.20 45d 1 1.13mi
2110 N Palmer St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,985 $1.80 5d 1 1.15mi
3908 N 6th St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,150 $1.05 25d 1 1.16mi
329 E Garfield Ave Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.5 1100 $1,350 $1.23 6d 1 1.17mi
2761 N Humboldt Blvd Unit First Floor Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1236 $1,600 $1.29 18d 1 1.22mi
2765 N 26th St Unit 1 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1125 $1,200 $1.07 6d 1 1.25mi
2765 N 26th St Unit 2 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,100 $1.00 6d 1 1.25mi
2442 N Bremen St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,495 $1.36 45d 1 1.27mi
4048 N 7th St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,150 $1.05 25d 1 1.29mi
2429 N Weil St Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1300 $1,500 $1.15 45d 1 1.31mi
2012 N Buffum St Milwaukee, WI 3.0 2.5 2200 $2,695 $1.23 45d 1 1.31mi
2518 N Humboldt Blvd Unit 2518 Lower Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1246 $1,275 $1.02 18d 1 1.35mi
2870 N 29th St #2872 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1300 $1,250 $0.96 45d 1 1.39mi
3388 N 27th St Unit 3388 Front House Milwaukee, WI 4.0 1.0 1212 $1,550 $1.28 6d 1 1.41mi
2119 W Brown St Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1754 $995 $0.57 4d 1 1.42mi
2809 W Clarke St Unit 12811 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1400 $1,200 $0.86 18d 1 1.43mi
2821 W Concordia Ave Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.5 1098 $1,595 $1.45 3d 1 1.46mi
2931 W Chambers St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1400 $1,050 $0.75 25d 1 1.46mi
1858 N Commerce St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0–2.0 1124 $1,520 $1.35 16d 2 1.48mi

Listing history 17 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $5,625 Active 108 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $5,625 Active 105 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $5,625 Active 104 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $5,625 Active 103 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $5,625 Active 102 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $5,625 Active 100 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $5,625 Active 99 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $5,625 Active 96 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $5,625 Active 95 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $5,625 Active 94 DOM
  11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $5,625 Active 91 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $5,625 Active 90 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    remarks 695-char remark
  14. 2026-06-02
    pricedays on market $5,625 Active 89 DOM
  15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $7,500 Active 88 DOM
  16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $7,500 Active 87 DOM
  17. 2026-03-04
    listed $7,500 Active 473-char remark
    Show marketing remark (473 chars)

    Great price for the right buyer! Small single family home needing rehab in district 6. Open to all offers. $91,100 in essential repairs. Performance deposit required - buyer must complete essential repairs within 180 days and have City provide proof of completion for performance deposit return. Bring flashlights & use caution when entering. Note: City of Milwaukee Tax Foreclosure Property. Listing info not verified. This property is being sold in AS-IS condition

ⓘ 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 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥98°F today · 13 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$15,283
− Mortgage interest
−$315
− Property taxes
−$84
− Insurance
−$28
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,223
− Management
−$1,223
− Depreciation
−$164
Taxable income
$12,246
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,939
After-tax cash flow
$8,668/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
Milwaukee School District
NCES district ID
5509600
Math proficiency
10% ▼ -5.00%
Reading proficiency
18% ▬ 0.00%
Median HH income
$36,339
Composite
11.61/100
National rank
#9696
State rank
#337 of 342 in WI

Livability — Milwaukee

Score
81/100
State rank
#55
US rank
#1534

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
Milwaukee, WI
County
Milwaukee County · 926,379 people
City population
573,768
Metro
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
Population (ZIP)
19,887
Household income
$29,336
Rent vs Own
67.8% rent · 32.2% own
Severe rent burden
2061.0

Population outlook (Milwaukee County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
995,758 people
By 2030
1,009,124 · +1.3%
By 2040
1,028,128 · +3.3%
By 2050
1,040,066 · +4.4%
By 2075
1,057,849 · +6.2%
By 2100
1,039,774 · +4.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (91%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 91% Two or more races 3% White 3% Hispanic / Latino 3%
Common ancestry
Norwegian 1%
Foreign-born
1% · Canada
Languages at home
97% English-only · Spanish 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Milwaukee

2024 margin
Solid D (+38.5) · D 68.3% · R 29.8% · Other 1.8%
2008→2024 swing
+2.7pp toward D · 2008: 35.9pp · 2024: 38.5pp
All cycles
2024: D+38.5 2020: D+39.9 2016: D+37.5 2012: D+34.6 2008: D+35.9

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▲ 133.03%
Current HPI
397.7151
Rent YoY
▲ 8.28%
Metro
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.10%
F500 in state
20

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in WI)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

1 event — show timeline
  • 2026-03-04 Listed $7,500 METROMLS

Property tax history

+9.0%/yr

Latest (2024): $993 · +68.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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