518 Houston StLaredoTX78040
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 518 Houston St, Laredo, TX, 78040 in Laredo worth study. Rental yield 5.98%. The 5.98% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $245,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $67,689 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $1,271/mo partially offsets the $1,102/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (1.15 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $63,544.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(522) | $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 | $1,271 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,645 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.77x |
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
6,173 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78040, Laredo, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,711 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,276 (38.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,733 (49.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,702 (12.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $142,151 |
| Average Home Value | $183,159 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,147
Single Family
11,492
Multi-Family
655
Businesses
1,690
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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
6,173 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78040, Laredo, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,711 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,276 (38.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,733 (49.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,702 (12.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $142,151 |
| Average Home Value | $183,159 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,147
Single Family
11,492
Multi-Family
655
Businesses
1,690
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Juan Madrigal • Leonelo Cruz Real Estate Com
Mls Name: LAR
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Mls ID: #20251724
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