18856 Caterpillar CtPorterTX77365
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 18856 Caterpillar Ct, Porter, TX, 77365 in Porter worth modelling. At $170,000 with a 9.59% gross yield, the $1,359/mo rent leaves $133/mo after the $764/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.78 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $46,968 by year five; $1,566/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $73,860.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $133 | $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 | $1,359 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,158 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.17x |
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.
Manufactured
Built in 2010
0.51 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$205 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77365, Porter, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,096 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,667 (71.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,269 (22.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,160 ( 6.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $324,501 |
| Average Home Value | $369,441 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,075
Single Family
16,452
Multi-Family
1,623
Businesses
850
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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
Manufactured
Built in 2010
0.51 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$205 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77365, Porter, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,096 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,667 (71.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,269 (22.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,160 ( 6.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $324,501 |
| Average Home Value | $369,441 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,075
Single Family
16,452
Multi-Family
1,623
Businesses
850
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Yolanda Rahbani • JLA Realty
Mls Name: HAR
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Mls ID: #76005299
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