| Scenario | Purchase price | Monthly cash flow | Cap rate | Cash-on-cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
75% of median value-add or distressed | $110,877 | +$278/mo | 9.3% | +13.1% |
Median typical MLS deal | $147,837 | +$84/mo | 7.0% | +3.0% |
125% of median newer / premium | $184,796 | -$110/mo | 5.6% | -3.1% |
Median Home Price
Median Rent
Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI
* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.
Based on 10.73% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 1.2% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.
Population data not available.
Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.
Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.
No significant challenges identified based on current data.
| County | Verdict | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CurrentIberia ParishLA | 78 | $147,837 | $1,322 | 10.73% | Strong Buy | |
Assumption ParishLA | 74 | $171,822 | Est. pending | — | Buy | View |
Caldwell ParishLA | 73 | $127,430 | Est. pending | — | Buy | View |
Calcasieu ParishLA | 70 | $193,360 | $1,062 | 6.59% | Buy | View |
Sabine ParishLA | 70 | $186,542 | Est. pending | — | Buy | View |
Livingston ParishLA | 69 | $246,195 | $1,595 | 7.78% | Buy | View |
Iberia Parish in Louisiana scores 78/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow (10.73% gross rent-to-price ratio). The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.
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