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4570 Shiwassee NW #158
B+ Composite 75.36
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 +4.5/5.0
  • Schools +4.0/10.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Appreciation +2.5/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0
  • Manufactured-home adj. -6.6

$61,600

4570 Shiwassee NW #158 · Walker, MI 49534
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,216 sqft · Manufactured · 28 Days on market
Manufactured home Built 2025 Fair condition $51/sqft · 20% below area Est $77k · 20% under

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

Key facts

  • Built 2025
  • Listed 27 days

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $62k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $633 ($8k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $62k).
  • Recommended offer: $61k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 18.6% vs local median 4.0% in Walker — 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 74/100 on livability (#188 in MI, #4,765 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, employment B+; Watch: amenities F, health & safety F.
  • Kenowa Hills Public Schools (suburban): math 33% / reading 46% proficiency, ranked #205 of 540 in MI (top 38%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Kenowa Hills Middle School (math 28% / reading 44%, grade F, #269 of 493 statewide, top 56%, 623 students, 54% FRL).
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+7.9%/yr); 154 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 46d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 50% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 2,253 units permitted in Kent County in 2024 (969 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $426 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Kent County population projected at +22% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 7.9% rent growth), your $17k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 28 days — a 2% lower offer ($61k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Recommended offer $60,676 (1.5% below list)

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. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
2.18%
Cap rate
18.63%
Cash-on-cash
44.07%
DSCR
2.96
GRM
3.8

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$77,183
List price
$61,600
Delta
-20.19%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
9 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 5 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1123 Marvin Ct NW Lot 46 0.21mi 3/2.0 1,216 (0%) 4mo $75,000 $62 87
4676 Gardens Blvd NW 0.17mi 3/2.0 1,210 (-0%) 9mo $58,000 $48 84
4598 Gardens Blvd NW 0.11mi 3/2.0 1,293 (+6%) 8mo $94,900 $73 77
1111 Marvin Ct NW 0.19mi 3/2.0 1,216 (0%) 18mo $82,500 $68 76
135 Shapell Ln NW 0.44mi 3/2.0 1,371 (+13%) 10mo $90,000 $66 50

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 · 7.87% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
46.5%
Equity multiple
3.16×
Total profit
$37,273
Equity at exit
$9,185
10-year hold
IRR
54.3%
Equity multiple
7.71×
Total profit
$115,768
Equity at exit
$5,326

Cash invested: $17,248 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
62 Landlord-Friendly
State Michigan
62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
7-day pay-or-quit; mixed climate; Detroit/AA have some protections.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
13 active · 3 under contract
Months of supply
26.0 mo (4%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$61,600 ($56/sqft)
Median days on market
42 d
This list price
38% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+14.0% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 49534

Home prices YoY
-28.4%
Rents YoY
7.9%
Active inventory
154
Price-to-rent
3.8×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,341 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$323
Tax est. 1.5%
$77 /mo · $924/yr
Insurance
$26
HOA
$0
Lot rent leased land?
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$282
Net cashflow
$633

Break-even live

Break-even rent $539
Max offer price $61,600
Occupancy floor 48%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $676 -5% $655 +0% $633 +5% $612 +10% $591
Rent -10% $527 -5% $580 +0% $633 +5% $686 +10% $739
Rate -1.0pp $664 -0.5pp $649 base $633 +0.5pp $617 +1.0pp $601

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
$15,400
Closing costs
$1,848
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 4 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
11139 Mountain Ash Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 2.0 1.5 900 $1,600 $1.78 15d 1 1.05mi
680 Lake Michigan Dr NW Unit O-686 Grand Rapids, MI 2.0 1.0 900 $1,375 $1.53 46d 1 1.26mi
680 Lake Michigan Dr NW Unit O-682 Grand Rapids, MI 2.0 1.0 900 $1,275 $1.42 93d 1 1.26mi
680 Lake Michigan Dr NW Unit O-680 Grand Rapids, MI 2.0 1.0 900 $1,375 $1.53 15d 1 1.26mi

Property features AI

Finance

Other
Status: Active
Financial info
List price $61,600

Exterior

Utilities
Natural gasCentral air conditioning
Home design
Spec home, plan 94945
Exterior features
Listed address: 4570 Shiwassee NW #158, Walker, MI 49534

Interior

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heatingCentral air conditioning
Interior features
Open living area (1,216 total living area)

Listing history 18 events

  1. 2026-08-06
    days on market $61,600 Active 28 DOM
  2. 2026-08-05
    days on market $61,600 Active 27 DOM
  3. 2026-07-06
    days on market $61,600 Active 25 DOM
  4. 2026-07-05
    days on market $61,600 Active 24 DOM
  5. 2026-07-03
    days on market $61,600 Active 22 DOM
  6. 2026-07-02
    days on market $61,600 Active 21 DOM
  7. 2026-07-01
    days on market $61,600 Active 20 DOM
  8. 2026-06-30
    days on market $61,600 Active 19 DOM
  9. 2026-06-29
    days on market $61,600 Active 18 DOM
  10. 2026-06-28
    days on market $61,600 Active 17 DOM
  11. 2026-06-28
    days on market $61,600 Active 16 DOM
  12. 2026-06-27
    days on market $61,600 Active 15 DOM
  13. 2026-06-25
    days on market $61,600 Active 13 DOM
  14. 2026-06-23
    days on market $61,600 Active 11 DOM
  15. 2026-06-21
    days on market $61,600 Active 10 DOM
  16. 2026-06-18
    days on market $61,600 Active 7 DOM
  17. 2026-06-17
    days on market $61,600 Active 6 DOM
  18. 2026-06-16
    listed $61,600 Active 5 DOM

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

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$16,088
− Mortgage interest
−$3,451
− Property taxes
−$924
− Insurance
−$308
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,287
− Management
−$1,287
− Depreciation
−$1,792
Taxable income
$7,039
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,689
After-tax cash flow
$5,912/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 · 2 photos

Fair 45/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $6,080–$18,240 screening

This manufactured home is in good condition with a fresh exterior and well-maintained interior. A fresh coat of paint and HVAC maintenance would significantly enhance its curb appeal and value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint the exterior — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and can increase both resale and rental value.
  • Both Clean and maintain the HVAC system — A clean and well-maintained HVAC system improves comfort and energy efficiency, attracting more renters and buyers.

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 40/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Zinser Elementary School D- MI #433/1,397 Nat'l #14,504/41,679 Middle Kenowa Hills Middle School F MI #269/493 Nat'l #7,206/14,009 High Kenowa Hills High School F MI #334/713 Nat'l #9,001/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Kenowa Hills Public Schools
NCES district ID
2620280
Math proficiency
33% ▬ 0.00%
Reading proficiency
46% ▼ -6.00%
Median HH income
$53,387
Composite
34.36/100
National rank
#5221
State rank
#205 of 540 in MI
B Composite livability gradescore 74/100

Livability — Walker

Score
74/100
State rank
#188
US rank
#4765

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Walker, MI
County
Kent County · 712,484 people
City population
33,350
Metro
Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
Population (ZIP)
23,719
Household income
$81,657
Rent vs Own
29.9% rent · 70.1% own
Severe rent burden
6% of renters

Population outlook (Kent County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
712,484 people
By 2030
748,618 · +5.1%
By 2040
814,777 · +14.4%
By 2050
868,556 · +21.9%
By 2075
966,487 · +35.7%
By 2100
967,975 · +35.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (87%)
Race & ethnicity
White 87% Two or more races 5% Hispanic / Latino 4% Black 2% Asian 2%
Common ancestry
Iranian 20% Romanian 12% Lithuanian 2%
Foreign-born
4% · Canada, China
Languages at home
95% English-only · Spanish 1% Other Indo-European 1% Tagalog/Filipino 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Kent

2024 margin
Lean D (+5.4) · D 51.8% · R 46.5% · Other 1.7%
2008→2024 swing
+4.8pp toward D · 2008: 0.5pp · 2024: 5.4pp
All cycles
2024: D+5.4 2020: D+6.1 2016: R+3.1 2012: R+7.9 2008: D+0.5

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Civics

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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