Clear Lake
Active LendingClear Lake, Cerro Gordo County · Mason City, IA
Median Home Value
$318,177
Est. Cap Rate
1.8%
Based on rent yield × 65%
Vacancy Rate
23.9%
75% owner-occupied
Population
8K
Median income: $70,278
Clear Lake Investment Analysis
Clear Lake is a smaller market (8K residents) with median values at $318,177. The 1.8% cap rate positions Clear Lake as a premium appreciation market where equity growth drives returns. Strong 4.4% year-over-year appreciation signals continued demand — act before prices climb further. Clear Lake's housing stock is 29% multifamily — indicating strong institutional investor interest and potential for 2-4 unit or small multifamily acquisitions. As your Real Estate CFO, we recommend exploring bridge financing for repositioning in Clear Lake. Get pre-qualified for $150K–$10M in financing — term sheet in 48 hours.
Market Details
Housing Stock
4K units
Single-family: 3K
Multifamily: 1K (29.4%)
Investment Metrics
Gross Yield 2.8%
Cap Rate 1.8%
Price-to-Rent 35.1 (Favors renting)
Property Tax $3,170/yr
Demographics
Median Income $70,278
Median Age 49.2
Employment 100.0%
Home Value Trends
1-Year Appreciation +4.4%
3-Year Appreciation +8.8%
5-Year Appreciation +33.4%
Rental Market
$755/mo
Renter population: 25.1%
Lending Status
Active Lending
$150K – $10M · Business purpose
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · Zillow Home Value Index (Feb 2026) · USDV Capital analysis
Investment Strategy Assessment
How Clear Lake performs for each investment strategy
DSCR Rental
ChallengingClear Lake's 1.8% cap rate suggests an appreciation-focused market. Consider value-add strategies to improve cash flow.
- Up to 85% LTV
- No income verification
- 5-30 year terms
Fix & Flip
Higher RiskVacancy at 23.9% — factor in longer hold times when modeling your flip ROI in Clear Lake.
- Up to 90% of purchase + rehab
- 6-18 month terms
- Draw schedule for rehab
Bridge / Value-Add
Strong MatchBridge financing works in any market condition. Use it for acquisitions, refinances, or transitional properties in Clear Lake while you stabilize or reposition.
- Up to 80% LTV
- 12-24 month terms
- Interest-only payments
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Property Details
Investment Projection
-$1,311
-19.8%
0.45
-$15,735
Monthly P&I: $1,669 | Est. Expenses: $398
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Clear Lake Investment Report
Comprehensive city market analysis
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Make data-driven investment decisions with our comprehensive city report, including pricing trends, rental yields, and DSCR loan scenarios.
- Complete market data & demographics
- 5-year price appreciation trends
- Rental yield analysis by property type
- Investment opportunity score
- Comparable market benchmarks
- DSCR loan scenario modeling
Compare Your Financing Options for Clear Lake
Not all investment loans are created equal. See how DSCR loans stack up against traditional financing.
DSCR Loan
USDV Capital
6.5% - 8.5%
Up to 80%
Conventional Loan
Traditional Banks
6.0% - 7.5%
Up to 80%
Hard Money
Private Lenders
10% - 15%
Up to 70%
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Download our comprehensive guide covering DSCR loans, conventional financing, hard money, bridge loans, and more. Includes rate comparisons, qualification requirements, and scenario-based recommendations.
- 20+ page PDF guide
- Rate comparison charts
- Qualification checklists
Your Real Estate CFO
We don't work for one lender — we work for you. As your Real Estate CFO, we shop the full institutional market to structure the best capital solution for your Clear Lake deal. Close in 28 days or we pay you $1,000.
$1.3B+
Transactions Advised
42
States Active
28 Days
Or $1,000 Guarantee
Flexible Financing for Every Deal
All products below are eligible for our 28-day close guarantee.
Bridge Loans
Short-term financing for acquisitions, refinancing, or repositioning
- 12-24 month terms
- Up to 80% LTV
- Interest-only payments
- Flexible prepayment
Fix & Flip
Fast funding for property renovation and resale
- 6-18 month terms
- Up to 90% of purchase + rehab
- Fast closings
- Interest-only payments
Ground-Up Construction
Financing for new development projects from land to completion
- 12-36 month terms
- Up to 90% of costs
- Progress-based draws
- Interest-only payments
DSCR Rental
Long-term financing for single-family rentals and portfolio acquisitions
- 5-30 year terms
- Up to 85% LTV
- Portfolio options
- No personal income docs
Larger Deals
Multifamily & Build-to-Rent
For multifamily and build-to-rent community financing up to $50M, we work directly with institutional capital partners on custom terms. These deals require a consultation — not a form.
Multifamily
Permanent and bridge financing for apartment buildings and complexes — 5 units and up.
- Up to $50M
- 5–30 year terms
- Up to 80% LTV
- Bridge and permanent options
- Interest-only available
Build-to-Rent Communities
Institutional financing for single-family rental community developments from land to stabilization.
- Up to $50M
- Construction through permanent
- Community-scale underwriting
- Progress-based draw schedule
- Custom closing timeline
Looking for 1-4 unit investment properties? Check out our standard lending products for DSCR, fix & flip, and bridge loans.
Your Real Estate CFO
We structure, source, and close financing for your investment properties. Let us help you capitalize on Clear Lake opportunities.
48-Hour
Term Sheet
$150K-$10M
Loan Range
28-Day
Close Guarantee
$1,000 GUARANTEE
If we can't close in 28 days, we pay you $1,000