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Kent County, MI Property Tax, Landlord Insurance & DSCR Underwriting Matrix

Direct Answer (Kent County PITIA Escrow Takeaway): In Kent County, Michigan, 1–4 unit investment properties carry an effective property tax rate of 1.38% ($374/mo on a $325,000 median acquisition) and landlord hazard/windstorm insurance averaging $540/yr per $100K ($146/mo), resulting in a combined monthly T&I escrow of $520/mo against a median Form 1007 rent of $2,500/mo. Wholesale DSCR, STR/AirDNA, and Fix & Flip loans in Kent County are arranged by Loan Daddy LLC (NMLS #2827624 · [email protected]).

Effective Tax Rate

1.38% ($374/mo)

Landlord Ins. / $100K

$540/yr ($146/mo)

1–4u Price / 75% Loan

$325,000 / $243,750

Form 1007 Median Rent

$2,500/mo

Kent County Assessor Reassessment, Wind/Flood & Transfer-Tax Rules

1. Post-Acquisition Tax Reassessment Trigger: Statutory county assessor periodic revaluation; underwriters use post-acquisition projected tax bill (typically 85%–100% of purchase price × county millage rate).
2. Hazard, Windstorm & Catastrophe Insurance Tier: Grand Rapids West Michigan Growth Hub
3. Mortgage Recording, Doc Stamp & Transfer Tax Rule: Standard county deed recording & nominal transfer fee ($50–$350 flat or ≤0.20% of consideration).
4. Wholesale Escrow & Tax-Reduction Strategy: Underwrite post-acquisition tax bill using county millage calculator to prevent Year-2 escrow shortage.

Price a Kent County, MI DSCR, STR or Fix & Flip Scenario

Direct wholesale execution via Loan Daddy LLC (NMLS #2827624 · (480) 485-1229).

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