CashFlowRE
Sign in Sign up
805-07 Whitney Ave Multi-family
B- Composite 66.85
Why this score? — see what drove the B- grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +29.3/30.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +9.2/15.0
  • 1% rule +8.2/10.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.3/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0
  • Schools +1.6/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$350,000

805-07 Whitney Ave · New Orleans, LA 70114
None bd · None ba · 3,155 sqft · MultiFamily · 67 Days on market
Fair condition 9,576 sqft lot $111/sqft · at area comps Est $364k · at est.

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 1 unit. estimate disagrees with records

Listing remarks MLS

807-1 (downstairs unit) was renovated in 2021 and is currently vacant but we have an application processed and awaiting finalization. All 3 units have inside washer & dryer hookups. This property has a large rear yard and the separate side/corner lot IS INCLUDED. Tenants have occupied the 805 and 807 units for a number of years each. Photos of units 805 and 807 are prior to move-in. Both currently need interior paint jobs! Do not disturb tenants. Members of the LLC that own this property are a licensed Real Estate Broker and an agent.

Key facts

  • Renovated
  • Large rear yard
  • 9,576 sq ft lot

Tags

RENOVATEDINSIDE WASHER DRYER HOOKUPSLARGE REAR YARDSEPARATE SIDE CORNER LOT

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
Loading POIs…

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a multifamily listed at $350k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($14k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($5k rent vs $350k).
  • Recommended offer: $329k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.5% vs local median 4.4% in New Orleans — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 81/100 on livability (#3 in LA, #1,383 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime C-, employment D.
  • Orleans Parish (urban): math 11% / reading 27% proficiency, ranked #69 of 98 in LA (top 70%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 68% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents soft (-0.7%/yr); 265 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 710 units permitted in Orleans Parish in 2024 (244 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $4,614/mo this rent would consume 127% of the median local household income ($43k/yr) (locally 2240% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $10k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Orleans County population projected at +61% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 67 days — a 6% lower offer ($329k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts since 4y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $66/mo.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $329,000 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 67 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  3. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  7. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  8. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.32%
Cap rate
10.50%
Cash-on-cash
15.02%
DSCR
1.67
GRM
6.3

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$363,786
List price
$350,000
Delta
-3.79%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 4 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
262 68 Vallette St 0.65mi 6/4.0 3,100 (-2%) 17mo $441,500 $142 53
1400-02 Behrman Ave 0.51mi 8/4.0 3,346 (+6%) 17mo $160,000 $48 52
505-07 Seguin St 0.75mi 8/4.0 3,315 (+5%) 10mo $299,000 $90 49
803 Red Allen Way 0.42mi 5/3.0 2,808 (-11%) 21mo $340,000 $121 44

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
1.0%
Equity multiple
1.04×
Total profit
$3,744
Equity at exit
$52,186
10-year hold
IRR
7.3%
Equity multiple
1.48×
Total profit
$46,572
Equity at exit
$30,262

Cash invested: $98,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Louisiana
90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+12
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
5-day notice; no state rent control; civil-law jurisdiction; landlord-favorable.

ZIP-level market 70114

Rents YoY
-0.7%
Active inventory
265
Price-to-rent
19.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$4,614 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,835
Tax est. 1.5%
$438 /mo · $5,250/yr
Insurance
$146
Flood insurance flood zone
−$66 /mo · $798/yr
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$969
Net cashflow
$1,160

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,146
Max offer price $350,000
Occupancy floor 70%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,402 -5% $1,281 +0% $1,160 +5% $1,039 +10% $918
Rent -10% $795 -5% $978 +0% $1,160 +5% $1,342 +10% $1,524
Rate -1.0pp $1,336 -0.5pp $1,249 base $1,160 +0.5pp $1,069 +1.0pp $977

3-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (3 units) $4,614

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$87,500
Closing costs
$10,500
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 4 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
639 Desire St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.5 2687 $5,500 $2.05 20d 1 1.05mi
1825 Murl St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 2484 $1,750 $0.70 24d 1 1.24mi
1038 Montegut St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.5 2250 $4,200 $1.87 44d 1 1.46mi
1038 Montegut St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.5 2250 $4,200 $1.87 24d 1 1.46mi

Listing history 18 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $350,000 Active 67 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $350,000 Active 64 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $350,000 Active 63 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $350,000 Active 62 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $350,000 Active 61 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $350,000 Active 59 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    days on market $350,000 Active 56 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $350,000 Active 55 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $350,000 Active 54 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $350,000 Active 53 DOM
  11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $350,000 Active 50 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $350,000 Active 49 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $350,000 Active 48 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $350,000 Active 47 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $350,000 Active 46 DOM
  16. 2026-04-15
    listed $350,000 Active 544-char remark
    Show marketing remark (544 chars)

    807-1 (downstairs unit) was renovated in 2021 and is currently vacant but we have an application processed and awaiting finalization. All 3 units have inside washer & dryer hookups. This property has a large rear yard and the separate side/corner lot IS INCLUDED. Tenants have occupied the 805 and 807 units for a number of years each. Photos of units 805 and 807 are prior to move-in. Both currently need interior paint jobs! Do not disturb tenants. Members of the LLC that own this property are a licensed Real Estate Broker and an agent.

  17. 2022-04-04
    listed $325,000
  18. 2022-03-04
    listed $325,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 8/10 Severe FEMA zone X · 60% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

Loading sold comps map…

Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

Loading nearby amenities…

Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$55,368
− Mortgage interest
−$19,605
− Property taxes
−$5,250
− Insurance
−$2,548
− Repairs & maintenance
−$4,429
− Management
−$4,429
− Depreciation
−$10,182
Taxable income
$8,924
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,142
After-tax cash flow
$11,776/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 12 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab

This property requires moderate renovations to update the kitchen and bathrooms, and replace the dated flooring. The exterior siding shows some wear but is otherwise in good condition.

Repairs flagged

  • Moderate kitchen cabinets — dated and in need of updating
  • Moderate bathroom cabinets — dated and in need of updating
  • Minor exterior siding — moderate wear

Value-add opportunities

  • Both update kitchen cabinets — modernizing the kitchen would appeal to both buyers and renters
  • Both update bathroom cabinets — modernizing the bathrooms would appeal to both buyers and renters
  • Both replace checkered tile flooring — modernizing the flooring would appeal to both buyers and renters

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair itemSeverityEst. cost
kitchen cabinets · dated and in need of updating Moderate $3,000–15,000
bathroom cabinets · dated and in need of updating Moderate $3,000–15,000
exterior siding · moderate wear Minor $500–3,000
Total estimated repair cost · 3 items $6,500–33,000

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both update kitchen cabinets — modernizing the kitchen would appeal to both buyers and renters
  • Both update bathroom cabinets — modernizing the bathrooms would appeal to both buyers and renters
  • Both replace checkered tile flooring — modernizing the flooring would appeal to both buyers and renters

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Orleans Parish
NCES district ID
2201170
Math proficiency
11% ▼ -52.00%
Reading proficiency
27% ▼ -46.00%
Median HH income
$37,011
Composite
15.78/100
National rank
#9271
State rank
#69 of 98 in LA

Livability — New Orleans

Score
81/100
State rank
#3
US rank
#1383

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living B+ Crime C- Employment D Housing B- Health & safety A+ User ratings D-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
New Orleans, LA
County
Orleans Parish · 338,817 people
City population
338,817
Metro
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Population (ZIP)
22,659
Household income
$43,493
Rent vs Own
58.8% rent · 41.2% own
Severe rent burden
2240.0

Population outlook (Orleans County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
513,025 people
By 2030
575,781 · +12.2%
By 2040
700,174 · +36.5%
By 2050
826,541 · +61.1%
By 2075
1,123,374 · +119.0%
By 2100
1,355,609 · +164.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (72%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 72% White 16% Hispanic / Latino 8% Two or more races 5%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 1%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 3% Slovak 1% Italian 1%
Foreign-born
5% · Canada
Languages at home
91% English-only · Spanish 6% French/Haitian/Cajun 2% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Orleans

2024 margin
Solid D (+67.0) · D 82.2% · R 15.2% · Other 2.7%
2008→2024 swing
+6.7pp toward D · 2008: 60.3pp · 2024: 67.0pp
All cycles
2024: D+67.0 2020: D+68.2 2016: D+66.2 2012: D+62.5 2008: D+60.3

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -98.56%
Current HPI
149.0172
Rent YoY
▼ -0.72%
Metro
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.29%
F500 in state
10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+7.7% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-15 Listed $350,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2022-04-04 Listed $325,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2022-03-04 Listed $325,000 AcadianaMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

Loading sold comps…