2242 Nikal DrLake CharlesLA70605
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 2242 Nikal Dr, Lake Charles, LA, 70605 in Lake Charles offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7.27%. DSCR 1.35 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $168,394 in additional property value over five years, with $5,614/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $225,740.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.3% | 9.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(125) | $850 |
City averages based on Lake Charles market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,692 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,533 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.04x |
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 2025
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70605, Lake Charles, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,741 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,196 (59.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,823 (31.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,722 ( 9.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $320,067 |
| Average Home Value | $394,663 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,180
Single Family
14,078
Multi-Family
3,102
Businesses
927
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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 2025
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70605, Lake Charles, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,741 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,196 (59.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,823 (31.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,722 ( 9.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $320,067 |
| Average Home Value | $394,663 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,180
Single Family
14,078
Multi-Family
3,102
Businesses
927
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: SWLAR
Mls ID: #SWL26000359