5513 Lotus StHoustonTX77085
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 5513 Lotus St, Houston, TX, 77085 in Houston worth study. Rental yield 4.27%. The 4.27% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $1,111,104, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $306,978 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $3,954/mo partially offsets the $4,996/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.79 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $171,814.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,947) | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,954 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,459 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.53x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 2022
8,158 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77085, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,043 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,559 (58.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,320 (38.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 164 ( 2.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $214,051 |
| Average Home Value | $275,747 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,944
Single Family
4,676
Multi-Family
1,268
Businesses
292
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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 2022
8,158 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77085, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,043 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,559 (58.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,320 (38.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 164 ( 2.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $214,051 |
| Average Home Value | $275,747 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,944
Single Family
4,676
Multi-Family
1,268
Businesses
292
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices