1950 Highway 821RustonLA71270
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 1.14% gross rental yield, 1950 Highway 821, Ruston, LA, 71270 in Ruston is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $1,395,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $385,413 by year five, with $12,848/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.21) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $57,870.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.1% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(7,321) | $800 |
City averages based on Ruston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,320 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,086 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.16x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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.
Multi Family
Built in N/A
14 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
Multi Family
Built in N/A
14 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