1313 Upper Boy Scout RdForest HillLA71430
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderAt $499,900, 1313 Upper Boy Scout Rd, Forest Hill, LA, 71430 in Forest Hill generates $3,137/mo in rent (7.53% yield) but nets only $40/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.40) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $138,113. Total projected return: $192,198.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $40 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,137 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,898 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.08x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Single Family
Built in 2018
5 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 71430, Forest Hill, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,161 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 779 (67.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 167 (14.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 215 (18.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $228,858 |
| Average Home Value | $218,569 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
818
Single Family
818
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
72
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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage
Single Family
Built in 2018
5 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 71430, Forest Hill, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,161 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 779 (67.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 167 (14.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 215 (18.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $228,858 |
| Average Home Value | $218,569 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
818
Single Family
818
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
72
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jeff Meaux • Latter & Blum Compass-LC
Mls Name: Greater Southern MLS
Mls ID: #SWL24004245