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5552 Goldenrod St
B- Composite 69.76
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
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Schools +4.7/10.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Livability +2.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +1.3/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$119,000

5552 Goldenrod St · Texas, MI 49009
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,800 sqft · Manufactured · 95 Days on market
Built 1999 Good condition ↓ 5% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

Spacious and beautifully updated 3 bed, 2 bath Fairmont home in desirable Wyngate Farms! This well-maintained home offers an open and inviting layout with both a living room and a separate family room--perfect for entertaining or spreading out. Built in wood burning fireplace and brand new skylights. Home is a complete factory installed drywall with zero paneling and 2X6 wall construction! Recent updates include a new roof, flooring, and fresh paint throughout. The spacious primary suite features elegant French doors that open to a large private bathroom and walk-in closet. Enjoy the convenience of a 1.5 car garage and the benefits of community living with access to a beautiful pool and playground. An on-site storage lot is available for boat or RV storage for $25/month. Move-in ready and full of space to make your own! This one will not last long, it is stunning!

Key facts

  • Fresh paint
  • Community pool
  • Walk-in closet

Tags

UPDATED ROOFNEW FLOORINGFRESH PAINTPRIVATE BATHROOMWALK-IN CLOSETCOMMUNITY POOL

Property features AI

Finance

  • HOA & community: Community pool; Playground; Association covers trash and snow removal

Exterior

  • Parking: Detached parking; Approximately 1.5 garage spaces (detached)
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Natural gas
  • Home design: Ranch-style residence; Residential property; Built in 1999
  • Construction: Vinyl siding; Composition roof
  • Exterior features: Paved road access; Leased land

Interior

  • Kitchen: Dishwasher; Range; Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
  • Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; Central cooling
  • Interior features: Skylights; Replacement windows; 9 total rooms; Slab basement
  • Laundry & utility: Washer; Dryer; Natural gas water heater

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 $119k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $629 ($8k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $119k).
  • Recommended offer: $108k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads: area grade B — affects rentability + tenant quality, not the cash-flow math above.
  • Kalamazoo Public Schools (urban): math 43% / reading 72% proficiency, ranked #71 of 540 in MI (top 13%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; 66% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents falling (-5.0%/yr); 378 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; solid renter incomes; 339 units permitted in Kalamazoo County in 2024 (22 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $823 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Kalamazoo County population projected at +18% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 0.0% rent growth), your $33k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 95 days — a 9% lower offer ($108k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
Recommended offer $108,290 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 95 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  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
1.54%
Cap rate
12.63%
Cash-on-cash
22.65%
DSCR
2.01
GRM
5.4

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
12.1%
Equity multiple
1.46×
Total profit
$15,410
Equity at exit
$17,743
10-year hold
IRR
18.5%
Equity multiple
2.33×
Total profit
$44,296
Equity at exit
$10,289

Cash invested: $33,320 (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 49009

Rents YoY
-5.0%
Active inventory
378
Price-to-rent
5.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,837 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$624
Tax est. 1.5%
$149 /mo · $1,785/yr
Insurance
$50
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$386
Net cashflow
$629

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,041
Max offer price $119,000
Occupancy floor 61%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $711 -5% $670 +0% $629 +5% $588 +10% $547
Rent -10% $484 -5% $556 +0% $629 +5% $701 +10% $774
Rate -1.0pp $689 -0.5pp $659 base $629 +0.5pp $598 +1.0pp $567

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
$29,750
Closing costs
$3,570
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 1 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
5295 Voyager LN Kalamazoo, MI 3.0 1.0–2.0 954 $2,361 $2.47 14d 19 0.35mi

Listing history 23 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $119,000 Active 95 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $119,000 Active 92 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $119,000 Active 91 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $119,000 Active 90 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $119,000 Active 89 DOM
  6. 2026-06-14
    days on market $119,000 Active 87 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $119,000 Active 86 DOM
  8. 2026-06-10
    days on market $119,000 Active 84 DOM
  9. 2026-06-09
    days on market $119,000 Active 83 DOM
  10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $119,000 Active 82 DOM
  11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $119,000 Active 81 DOM
  12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $119,000 Active 78 DOM
  13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $119,000 Active 77 DOM
  14. 2026-06-02
    days on market $119,000 Active 76 DOM
  15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $119,000 Active 75 DOM
  16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $119,000 Active 74 DOM
  17. 2026-05-30
    days on market $119,000 Active 73 DOM
  18. 2026-05-08
    price $119,000 876-char remark
    Show marketing remark (876 chars)

    Spacious and beautifully updated 3 bed, 2 bath Fairmont home in desirable Wyngate Farms! This well-maintained home offers an open and inviting layout with both a living room and a separate family room--perfect for entertaining or spreading out. Built in wood burning fireplace and brand new skylights. Home is a complete factory installed drywall with zero paneling and 2X6 wall construction! Recent updates include a new roof, flooring, and fresh paint throughout. The spacious primary suite features elegant French doors that open to a large private bathroom and walk-in closet. Enjoy the convenience of a 1.5 car garage and the benefits of community living with access to a beautiful pool and playground. An on-site storage lot is available for boat or RV storage for $25/month. Move-in ready and full of space to make your own! This one will not last long, it is stunning!

  19. 2026-05-07
    price $119,000 876-char remark
    Show marketing remark (876 chars)

    Spacious and beautifully updated 3 bed, 2 bath Fairmont home in desirable Wyngate Farms! This well-maintained home offers an open and inviting layout with both a living room and a separate family room--perfect for entertaining or spreading out. Built in wood burning fireplace and brand new skylights. Home is a complete factory installed drywall with zero paneling and 2X6 wall construction! Recent updates include a new roof, flooring, and fresh paint throughout. The spacious primary suite features elegant French doors that open to a large private bathroom and walk-in closet. Enjoy the convenience of a 1.5 car garage and the benefits of community living with access to a beautiful pool and playground. An on-site storage lot is available for boat or RV storage for $25/month. Move-in ready and full of space to make your own! This one will not last long, it is stunning!

  20. 2026-05-07
    price $119,000
    Show marketing remark (876 chars)

    Spacious and beautifully updated 3 bed, 2 bath Fairmont home in desirable Wyngate Farms! This well-maintained home offers an open and inviting layout with both a living room and a separate family room--perfect for entertaining or spreading out. Built in wood burning fireplace and brand new skylights. Home is a complete factory installed drywall with zero paneling and 2X6 wall construction! Recent updates include a new roof, flooring, and fresh paint throughout. The spacious primary suite features elegant French doors that open to a large private bathroom and walk-in closet. Enjoy the convenience of a 1.5 car garage and the benefits of community living with access to a beautiful pool and playground. An on-site storage lot is available for boat or RV storage for $25/month. Move-in ready and full of space to make your own! This one will not last long, it is stunning!

  21. 2026-03-18
    listed $124,900 Active 876-char remark
    Show marketing remark (876 chars)

    Spacious and beautifully updated 3 bed, 2 bath Fairmont home in desirable Wyngate Farms! This well-maintained home offers an open and inviting layout with both a living room and a separate family room--perfect for entertaining or spreading out. Built in wood burning fireplace and brand new skylights. Home is a complete factory installed drywall with zero paneling and 2X6 wall construction! Recent updates include a new roof, flooring, and fresh paint throughout. The spacious primary suite features elegant French doors that open to a large private bathroom and walk-in closet. Enjoy the convenience of a 1.5 car garage and the benefits of community living with access to a beautiful pool and playground. An on-site storage lot is available for boat or RV storage for $25/month. Move-in ready and full of space to make your own! This one will not last long, it is stunning!

  22. 2026-03-18
    listed $124,900 Active 876-char remark
    Show marketing remark (876 chars)

    Spacious and beautifully updated 3 bed, 2 bath Fairmont home in desirable Wyngate Farms! This well-maintained home offers an open and inviting layout with both a living room and a separate family room--perfect for entertaining or spreading out. Built in wood burning fireplace and brand new skylights. Home is a complete factory installed drywall with zero paneling and 2X6 wall construction! Recent updates include a new roof, flooring, and fresh paint throughout. The spacious primary suite features elegant French doors that open to a large private bathroom and walk-in closet. Enjoy the convenience of a 1.5 car garage and the benefits of community living with access to a beautiful pool and playground. An on-site storage lot is available for boat or RV storage for $25/month. Move-in ready and full of space to make your own! This one will not last long, it is stunning!

  23. 2026-03-18
    listed $124,900 Active
    Show marketing remark (876 chars)

    Spacious and beautifully updated 3 bed, 2 bath Fairmont home in desirable Wyngate Farms! This well-maintained home offers an open and inviting layout with both a living room and a separate family room--perfect for entertaining or spreading out. Built in wood burning fireplace and brand new skylights. Home is a complete factory installed drywall with zero paneling and 2X6 wall construction! Recent updates include a new roof, flooring, and fresh paint throughout. The spacious primary suite features elegant French doors that open to a large private bathroom and walk-in closet. Enjoy the convenience of a 1.5 car garage and the benefits of community living with access to a beautiful pool and playground. An on-site storage lot is available for boat or RV storage for $25/month. Move-in ready and full of space to make your own! This one will not last long, it is stunning!

ⓘ 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
$22,043
− Mortgage interest
−$6,666
− Property taxes
−$1,785
− Insurance
−$595
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,763
− Management
−$1,763
− Depreciation
−$3,462
Taxable income
$6,009
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,442
After-tax cash flow
$6,104/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 · 12 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This well-maintained, updated mobile home in a desirable community offers a good investment opportunity with minimal repairs and maintenance needed.

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale Paint exterior siding — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Resale Replace carpet in living areas — Fresh carpet improves comfort and value
  • Rental Clean and maintain HVAC system — Ensures comfort and reduces maintenance costs

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Resale Paint exterior siding — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Resale Replace carpet in living areas — Fresh carpet improves comfort and value
  • Rental Clean and maintain HVAC system — Ensures comfort and reduces maintenance costs

ⓘ 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
Kalamazoo Public Schools
NCES district ID
2619950
Math proficiency
43% ▲ 13.00%
Reading proficiency
72% ▲ 33.00%
Median HH income
$35,291
Composite
47.48/100
National rank
#2275
State rank
#71 of 540 in MI

Livability — Texas

No livability data for this city. (Only ~50 U.S. cities are tracked.)

Census & demographics

County
Kalamazoo County · 224,317 people
Metro
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
Population (ZIP)
47,971
Household income
$80,930
Rent vs Own
35.6% rent · 64.4% own
Severe rent burden
1579.0

Population outlook (Kalamazoo County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
280,982 people
By 2030
292,068 · +3.9%
By 2040
312,191 · +11.1%
By 2050
331,196 · +17.9%
By 2075
379,021 · +34.9%
By 2100
396,579 · +41.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (75%)
Race & ethnicity
White 75% Two or more races 9% Black 8% Asian 5% Hispanic / Latino 4%
Common ancestry
Iranian 9% Romanian 6% Lithuanian 2%
Foreign-born
9% · Canada, China
Languages at home
88% English-only · Other Indo-European 3% Arabic 2% Spanish 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Kalamazoo

2024 margin
D (+17.7) · D 58.0% · R 40.3% · Other 1.7%
2008→2024 swing
-1.8pp toward R · 2008: 19.5pp · 2024: 17.7pp
All cycles
2024: D+17.7 2020: D+18.7 2016: D+12.8 2012: D+13.3 2008: D+19.5

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -207.34%
Current HPI
209.5649
Rent YoY
▼ -4.96%
Metro
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.37%
F500 in state
28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-4.7% since first listed
6 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-08 Price Changed $119,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-05-07 Price Changed $119,000 REALCOMP
  • 2026-05-07 Price Changed $119,000 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2026-03-18 Listed $124,900 REALCOMP
  • 2026-03-18 Listed $124,900 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2026-03-18 Listed $124,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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