1600 Madera StRustonLA71270
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderTight but positive: 1600 Madera St, Ruston, LA, 71270 in Ruston at $385,000 earns $2,466/mo in rent and nets $81/mo after the $1,731/mo payment, a 7.69% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $106,368 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.42 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $3,546/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $151,252.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $81 | $800 |
City averages based on Ruston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,466 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,232 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.10x |
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 1977
1.08 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 71270, Ruston, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,256 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,684 (43.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,746 (44.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,826 (12.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $233,923 |
| Average Home Value | $263,023 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,891
Single Family
13,882
Multi-Family
1,009
Businesses
1,277
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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 1977
1.08 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 71270, Ruston, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,256 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,684 (43.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,746 (44.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,826 (12.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $233,923 |
| Average Home Value | $263,023 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,891
Single Family
13,882
Multi-Family
1,009
Businesses
1,277
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices