4538 Marais River DrSlidellLA70461
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 4538 Marais River Dr, Slidell, LA, 70461 in Slidell at $279,900 earns $1,992/mo in rent and nets $196/mo after the $1,259/mo payment, a 8.54% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $77,331 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.58 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $2,578/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $119,068.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $196 | $285 |
City averages based on Slidell market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,992 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,685 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.18x |
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 2024
7,582 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$745 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70461, Slidell, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,007 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,970 (71.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,897 (20.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,140 ( 8.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $277,803 |
| Average Home Value | $314,708 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,478
Single Family
12,464
Multi-Family
1,014
Businesses
579
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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 2024
7,582 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$745 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70461, Slidell, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,007 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,970 (71.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,897 (20.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,140 ( 8.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $277,803 |
| Average Home Value | $314,708 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,478
Single Family
12,464
Multi-Family
1,014
Businesses
579
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Melissa Duncan • D.R.Horton Realty of Louisiana
Mls Name: GSREIN
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Mls ID: #2471557
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