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265 Norman Dr Plan
B- Composite 66.43
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 +27.0/30.0
  • DSCR +9.3/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • 1% rule +7.3/10.0
  • Schools +4.4/10.0
  • Livability +4.4/5.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$108,995

265 Norman Dr Plan · Milford, MI 48357
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,344 sqft · Manufactured · 41 Days on market
Good condition

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

Listing remarks

Welcome to this brand new very stylish 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with lots of room. The kitchen has multiple cabinets for lots of storage. It also has a beautiful long island for entertaining guest for game nights, or just sit down and eat dinner together as a family. The master bedroom has a walk in closet, with a master bathroom. 2 additional bedrooms with a guest bathroom as well! Homes are going fast, apply now!

Key facts

  • Listed 40 days

Property features AI

Finance

  • Financial info: List price $108,995

Exterior

  • Home design: Single-family plan home
  • Construction: Living area approximately 1,344
  • Exterior features: Located at 265 Norman Dr, Highland, MI

Interior

  • Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms
  • Bathrooms: 2 bathrooms (full)
  • Interior features: Plan home (new construction plan)

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/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $109k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $305 ($4k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $109k).
  • Recommended offer: $106k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 9.7% vs local median 1.7% in Milford — 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 87/100 on livability (#17 in MI, #275 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: crime A+, amenities A+, employment A+; Watch: commute F.
  • Huron Valley Schools (suburban): math 42% / reading 56% proficiency, ranked #87 of 540 in MI (top 16%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: 68 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 2,614 units permitted in Oakland County in 2024 (721 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $753 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Oakland County population projected at +10% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $31k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 41 days — a 3% lower offer ($106k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Recommended offer $105,725 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 41 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  3. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  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
1.23%
Cap rate
9.66%
Cash-on-cash
12.01%
DSCR
1.53
GRM
6.8

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold
IRR
1.5%
Equity multiple
1.06×
Total profit
$1,808
Equity at exit
$16,252
10-year hold
IRR
11.2%
Equity multiple
1.87×
Total profit
$26,701
Equity at exit
$9,424

Cash invested: $30,519 (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.

ZIP-level market 48357

Active inventory
68
Price-to-rent
6.8×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,340 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$572
Tax est. 1.5%
$136 /mo · $1,635/yr
Insurance
$45
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$281
Net cashflow
$305

Break-even live

Break-even rent $953
Max offer price $108,995
Occupancy floor 72%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $381 -5% $343 +0% $305 +5% $268 +10% $230
Rent -10% $200 -5% $252 +0% $305 +5% $358 +10% $411
Rate -1.0pp $360 -0.5pp $333 base $305 +0.5pp $277 +1.0pp $248

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
$27,249
Closing costs
$3,270
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 2 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2377 N Milford Rd Highland Charter Twp, MI 2.0–3.0 2.0 1120 $1,349 $1.20 0d 1 0.21mi
1200 Highland Rd Highland, MI 3.0 2.0 1024 $1,279 $1.25 0d 1 1.31mi

Listing history 16 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $108,995 Active 41 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $108,995 Active 38 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $108,995 Active 37 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $108,995 Active 36 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $108,995 Active 35 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $108,995 Active 33 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $108,995 Active 32 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $108,995 Active 29 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $108,995 Active 28 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $108,995 Active 27 DOM
  11. 2026-06-04
    days on market $108,995 Active 24 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $108,995 Active 23 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $108,995 Active 22 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $108,995 Active 21 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $108,995 Active 20 DOM
  16. 2026-05-11
    listed $108,995 Active 420-char remark

ⓘ 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
$16,080
− Mortgage interest
−$6,105
− Property taxes
−$1,635
− Insurance
−$545
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,286
− Management
−$1,286
− Depreciation
−$3,171
Taxable income
$2,051
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$492
After-tax cash flow
$3,172/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 · 8 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab

This brand new, stylish 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is move-in ready with modern finishes and ample storage. It offers a good condition score and potential for further value enhancement through minor updates.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting the interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance the home's curb appeal and interior aesthetics.
  • Both Updating the flooring — Hardwood flooring is durable and can increase the home's value.
  • Both Upgrading the appliances — Modern appliances can attract more buyers and renters.
  • Both Adding smart home features — Smart home features can increase the home's value and appeal to tech-savvy buyers and renters.
  • Both Landscaping the front yard — A well-maintained front yard can enhance the home's curb appeal and attract more buyers and renters.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Painting the interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance the home's curb appeal and interior aesthetics.
  • Both Updating the flooring — Hardwood flooring is durable and can increase the home's value.
  • Both Upgrading the appliances — Modern appliances can attract more buyers and renters.
  • Both Adding smart home features — Smart home features can increase the home's value and appeal to tech-savvy buyers and renters.
  • Both Landscaping the front yard — A well-maintained front yard can enhance the home's curb appeal and attract more buyers and renters.

ⓘ 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
Huron Valley Schools
NCES district ID
2618990
Math proficiency
42% ▼ -8.00%
Reading proficiency
56% ▼ -3.00%
Median HH income
$76,011
Composite
44.39/100
National rank
#2815
State rank
#87 of 540 in MI

Livability — Milford

Score
87/100
State rank
#17
US rank
#275

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Population (ZIP)
8,523

Population outlook (Oakland County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,335,747 people
By 2030
1,375,100 · +2.9%
By 2040
1,435,385 · +7.5%
By 2050
1,469,250 · +10.0%
By 2075
1,531,946 · +14.7%
By 2100
1,450,485 · +8.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (93%)
Race & ethnicity
White 93% Two or more races 4% Black 1%
Common ancestry
Romanian 11% Lithuanian 7% Slovak 4%
Foreign-born
2% · Canada

Political lean MEDSL · Oakland

2024 margin
D (+10.6) · D 54.4% · R 43.8% · Other 1.9%
2008→2024 swing
-3.9pp toward R · 2008: 14.5pp · 2024: 10.6pp
All cycles
2024: D+10.6 2020: D+14.1 2016: D+8.1 2012: D+8.1 2008: D+14.5

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Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -291.58%
Current HPI
212.404
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.37%
F500 in state
28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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