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3764 N 88th St #3766 Duplex
D+ Composite 48.77
Why this score? — see what drove the D+ 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 +22.1/30.0
  • DSCR +7.1/10.0
  • 1% rule +5.8/10.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.2/5.0
  • ARV discount +2.8/15.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.2/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$254,900

3764 N 88th St #3766 · Milwaukee, WI 53222
4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,723 sqft · MultiFamily · 1 Days on market
Built 1953 5,227 sqft lot Est $231k · 10% over

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed

Listing remarks MLS

Great Conditioon inside and out, great neighborhood, quiet street and kitchens recently updated.

Key facts

  • Cash flow potential
  • Both units occupied
  • Rent ready

Tags

NASH PARK NEIGHBORHOODCASH FLOW POTENTIALBOTH UNITS OCCUPIEDRENT READYSTRONG RENTAL MARKETINCOME IN PLACE

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 2 × 2-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $255k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $413 ($5k/yr) — positive. Per door: $206/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $255k).
  • Cap rate 8.2% 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 (+2.9%/yr); 65 active listings in the ZIP; 10 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 17d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 1,017 units permitted in Milwaukee County in 2024 (803 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 43% of the median local income ($77k/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 $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $8k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Milwaukee County population projected at +4% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

  • Only 1 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1953 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $254,900

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
  2. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
  3. Built in 1953 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  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. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
1.08%
Cap rate
8.23%
Cash-on-cash
6.94%
DSCR
1.31
GRM
7.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$230,882
Comps found
10
Show comp detail 10 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
8630 W Keefe Ave 0.21mi 4/2.0 1,791 (+4%) 7mo $220,000 $123 77
3461 N 90th St 0.30mi 4/2.0 1,675 (-3%) 13mo $255,000 $152 71
3524 N 85th St #3526 0.26mi 4/2.0 1,876 (+9%) 11mo $265,000 $141 64
3223 N 84th St #3225 0.60mi 4/2.0 1,615 (-6%) 0mo $275,000 $170 61
3607 N 85th St 0.22mi 4/2.0 1,890 (+10%) 21mo $241,000 $128 56
3604 N 97th St 0.56mi 4/2.0 1,792 (+4%) 14mo $260,000 $145 55
3317 N 84th St #3319 0.49mi 4/2.0 1,800 (+4%) 21mo $155,000 $86 52
4168 N 92nd St Unit 4168A 0.56mi 5/2.0 (+1) 1,819 (+6%) 20mo $199,800 $110 42
4328 N 90th St #4330 0.71mi 4/2.0 1,900 (+10%) 14mo $255,000 $134 38
3137 N 90th St Unit 3137A 0.69mi 4/2.0 1,938 (+12%) 14mo $260,000 $134 36

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 · 2.85% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-5.8%
Equity multiple
0.78×
Total profit
$-15,404
Equity at exit
$38,006
10-year hold
IRR
3.7%
Equity multiple
1.26×
Total profit
$18,890
Equity at exit
$22,039

Cash invested: $71,372 (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 53222

Rents YoY
2.9%
Active inventory
65
Price-to-rent
15.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,752 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,337
Tax est. 1.5%
$319 /mo · $3,824/yr
Insurance
$106
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$578
Net cashflow
$413

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,230
Max offer price $254,900
Occupancy floor 80%

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (2 units) $2,752

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
$63,725
Closing costs
$7,647
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 10 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
9016 N 90th St Unit 8854 202 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.5 1100 $1,599 $1.45 16d 1 0.27mi
9016 N 90th St Unit 8856 202 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.5 1100 $1,799 $1.64 44d 1 0.27mi
9016 N 90th St Unit 9002 202 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.5 1100 $1,599 $1.45 14d 1 0.27mi
9016 N 90th St Unit 9012 202 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.5 1100 $1,699 $1.54 16d 1 0.27mi
4052 N 85th St Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1113 $1,500 $1.35 4d 1 0.39mi
4053 N 91st St Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1158 $1,248 $1.08 4d 1 0.42mi
4272 N 91st St #4274 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.5 1100 $1,495 $1.36 44d 1 0.65mi
4309 N 91st St Unit Upper Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1100 $1,395 $1.27 44d 1 0.69mi
3521 N 99th St Unit 2 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1200 $1,850 $1.54 2d 1 0.78mi
4623 N 77th St Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.5 1156 $1,800 $1.56 17d 1 1.28mi

Listing history 2 events

  1. 2026-06-19
    remarks 699-char remark
  2. 2026-06-19
    listed $254,900 Coming Soon 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 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥101°F today · 13 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$33,024
− Mortgage interest
−$14,278
− Property taxes
−$3,824
− Insurance
−$1,274
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,642
− Management
−$2,642
− Depreciation
−$7,415
Taxable income
$949
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$228
After-tax cash flow
$4,723/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)
24,663
Household income
$76,980
Rent vs Own
33.1% rent · 66.9% own
Severe rent burden
867.0

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
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.61)
Race & ethnicity
White 53% Black 33% Two or more races 9% Hispanic / Latino 6% Asian 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 2%
Common ancestry
Romanian 6% Portuguese 3% Lithuanian 2%
Foreign-born
4% · Canada, China
Languages at home
93% English-only · Spanish 3% German/W. Germanic 1% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

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
▼ -160.15%
Current HPI
264.2798
Rent YoY
▲ 2.85%
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

+45.7% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-19 Coming Soon $254,900 METROMLS
  • 2012-03-27 Listing Removed METROMLS
  • 2012-03-27 Listed $174,900 METROMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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