316 Western StRustonLA71270
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 316 Western St, Ruston, LA, 71270 in Ruston at $1,400,000, 0.8% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 0.8%. The $928/mo rent partially funds the $6,295/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $386,794 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.15) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $32,535.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 0.8% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(7,745) | $800 |
City averages based on Ruston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $928 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,115 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.11x |
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
2.60 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
2.60 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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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices