CashFlowRE
Sign in Sign up
7064 Old Military Rd
B Composite 72.29
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 +26.7/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +9.2/10.0
  • 1% rule +6.6/10.0
  • Rent growth +5.0/5.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Schools +3.6/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$187,500

7064 Old Military Rd · Brownsville, TX 78520
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,558 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 54 Days on market
Built 1962 Fair condition 0.98 ac lot 2-car garage $120/sqft · 33% below area Est $279k · 33% under

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

Listing remarks

This 3 bedroom/1 bath brick home offers 1,558 sq ft on a 0.98 acre lot with functional living spaces and recent updates throughout. The kitchen features wooden cabinetry, tile countertops, and tile flooring, while the living area showcases exposed brick walls and durable tile floors. Bedrooms include custom built-in cabinets and carpet flooring. The bathroom is finished with tile countertops, tile flooring, a shower enclosure, and an under-sink cabinet. A dedicated laundry area adds everyday convenience. Outside, the property includes a 2 car garage, a wooden storage shed, and a covered patio/pavilion-style structure overlooking the wide backyard with plenty of usable outdoor space.

Key facts

  • Exposed brick walls
  • Tile countertops
  • Wooden cabinetry

Tags

WOODEN CABINETRYTILE COUNTERTOPSEXPOSED BRICK WALLSCUSTOM BUILT-IN CABINETSSHOWER ENCLOSUREDEDICATED LAUNDRY AREA

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
Loading POIs…

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $188k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $509 ($6k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $188k).
  • Recommended offer: $182k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 9.6% vs local median 5.1% in Brownsville — 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 79/100 on livability (#62 in TX, #2,311 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities D, crime D-, employment F.
  • Brownsville ISD (urban): math 20% / reading 34% proficiency, ranked #710 of 826 in TX (top 86%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 83% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Villa Nueva El (math 17% / reading 27%, grade F, #3,333 of 4,322 statewide, top 80%, 361 students, 94% FRL); Stillman Middle (math 26% / reading 43%, grade F, #858 of 1,662 statewide, top 54%, 1,095 students, 68% FRL); Veterans Memorial Early College H S (math 33% / reading 69%, grade D+, #482 of 1,632 statewide, top 30%, 2,172 students, 65% FRL).
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+11.4%/yr); 438 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 93d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 100% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 2,326 units permitted in Cameron County in 2024 (503 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $2,175/mo this rent would consume 52% of the median local household income ($50k/yr) — 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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Cameron County population projected at +3% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $52k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 54 days — a 3% lower offer ($182k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 4y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $22k (10%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→25/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $181,875 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 54 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% 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. Built in 1962 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. Crime grade is D in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  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 for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.16%
Cap rate
9.55%
Cash-on-cash
11.64%
DSCR
1.52
GRM
7.2

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$279,044
List price
$187,500
Delta
-32.81%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
5 within 2.0 mi
Show comp detail 5 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
4567 River Oak Cir 1.11mi 3/2.5 1,706 (+10%) 15mo $297,000 $174 35
4900 San Fernando Cir 1.11mi 3/2.0 1,802 (+16%) 32mo $289,000 $160 20
2 Shenandoah River Dr 1.58mi 3/2.0 1,311 (-16%) 34mo $225,000 $172 20
5004 Nueces River Cir 1.11mi 3/2.5 1,852 (+19%) 27mo $289,000 $156 18
9 Kansas River Dr 1.47mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,110 (-29%) 26mo $205,000 $185 15

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 · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
6.3%
Equity multiple
1.26×
Total profit
$13,535
Equity at exit
$27,957
10-year hold
IRR
19.6%
Equity multiple
3.01×
Total profit
$105,787
Equity at exit
$16,212

Cash invested: $52,500 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Texas
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+5
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
3-day notice; statewide preemption; one of the fastest eviction climates; Travis County (Austin) slightly slower.

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
1 active
Median asking
$229,900 ($172/sqft)
Median days on market
17 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
+4.2% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 78520

Home prices YoY
-19.8%
Rents YoY
11.4%
Active inventory
438
Price-to-rent
7.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,175 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$983
Tax from tax record
$147 /mo · $1,765/yr
Insurance
$78
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$457
Net cashflow
$509

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,530
Max offer price $187,500
Occupancy floor 72%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $616 -5% $563 +0% $509 +5% $456 +10% $403
Rent -10% $338 -5% $424 +0% $509 +5% $595 +10% $681
Rate -1.0pp $604 -0.5pp $557 base $509 +0.5pp $461 +1.0pp $411

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
$46,875
Closing costs
$5,625
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 4 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
5105 River Dr #5105 , TX 3.0 2.5 1755 $2,300 $1.31 93d 1 1.09mi
4671 River Oak Cir Brownsville, TX 3.0 2.5 1790 $2,300 $1.28 63d 1 1.09mi
4704 River Oak Cir Brownsville, TX 3.0 2.5 1785 $2,300 $1.29 93d 1 1.18mi
33 Shenandoah River Dr Brownsville, TX 2.0 2.0 1579 $2,000 $1.27 63d 1 1.50mi

Property features AI

Exterior

Parking
2-car garage
Utilities
Public waterPublic sewer
Home design
Single family residenceOne-story houseResidential propertyHouse
Construction
Brick veneer constructionSlab foundation
Exterior features
Metal roofLot close to 1 acre

Interior

Flooring
CarpetTile
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Heating & cooling
Central heatingCentral air conditioning
Interior features
Carpet and tile flooring

Listing history 34 events

  1. 2026-07-07
    days on market $187,500 Active 54 DOM
  2. 2026-07-06
    days on market $187,500 Active 53 DOM
  3. 2026-07-05
    days on market $187,500 Active 52 DOM
  4. 2026-07-04
    days on market $187,500 Active 51 DOM
  5. 2026-07-03
    days on market $187,500 Active 50 DOM
  6. 2026-07-02
    days on market $187,500 Active 49 DOM
  7. 2026-07-01
    days on market $187,500 Active 48 DOM
  8. 2026-06-30
    days on market $187,500 Active 47 DOM
  9. 2026-06-29
    days on market $187,500 Active 46 DOM
  10. 2026-06-28
    days on market $187,500 Active 45 DOM
  11. 2026-06-28
    days on market $187,500 Active 44 DOM
  12. 2026-06-27
    pricedays on market $187,500 Active 43 DOM
  13. 2026-06-25
    days on market $189,000 Active 41 DOM
  14. 2026-06-23
    days on market $189,000 Active 39 DOM
  15. 2026-06-22
    days on market $189,000 Active 38 DOM
  16. 2026-06-18
    price $189,000 Active 35 DOM
  17. 2026-06-18
    days on market $199,500 Active 35 DOM
  18. 2026-06-17
    days on market $199,500 Active 34 DOM
  19. 2026-06-16
    days on market $199,500 Active 33 DOM
  20. 2026-06-15
    days on market $199,500 Active 32 DOM
  21. 2026-06-14
    days on market $199,500 Active 30 DOM
  22. 2026-06-13
    days on market $199,500 Active 29 DOM
  23. 2026-06-10
    days on market $199,500 Active 27 DOM
  24. 2026-06-09
    days on market $199,500 Active 26 DOM
  25. 2026-06-08
    days on market $199,500 Active 25 DOM
  26. 2026-06-07
    days on market $199,500 Active 24 DOM
  27. 2026-06-05
    pricedays on market $199,500 Active 21 DOM
  28. 2026-06-03
    days on market $205,500 Active 20 DOM
  29. 2026-06-02
    days on market $205,500 Active 19 DOM
  30. 2026-06-01
    days on market $205,500 Active 18 DOM
  31. 2026-05-31
    days on market $205,500 Active 17 DOM
  32. 2026-05-30
    days on market $205,500 Active 16 DOM
  33. 2026-05-14
    listed $209,000 Active 942-char remark
  34. 2022-03-06
    listed $179,000 Active

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

Tax reassessment forecast TX · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$1,765 · $147/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$3,431 · $286/mo
Expected delta
+$1,667/yr (+$139/mo · 94.4%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥110°F today · 25 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 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
$26,095
− Mortgage interest
−$10,503
− Property taxes
−$1,765
− Insurance
−$938
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,088
− Management
−$2,088
− Depreciation
−$5,455
Taxable income
$3,260
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$782
After-tax cash flow
$5,331/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 · 9 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab Est. rehab $38,950–$70,110 screening

This 3-bedroom brick home requires moderate updates to its exterior and interior, with a focus on painting and kitchen renovations to enhance its resale and rental value.

Repairs flagged

  • Minor kitchen cabinets — slight wear
  • Minor bathroom fixtures — slight wear
  • Moderate exterior paint — some fading
  • Minor landscaping — some overgrown areas

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale paint exterior — enhances curb appeal
  • Resale update kitchen cabinets — modernizes space
  • Resale replace bathroom fixtures — improves functionality
  • Both landscaping — enhances curb appeal and adds value

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Moderate scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 36/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Villa Nueva El F TX #3,333/4,322 Nat'l #32,000/41,679 Middle Stillman Middle F TX #858/1,662 Nat'l #7,581/14,009 High Veterans Memorial Early College H S D+ TX #482/1,632 Nat'l #5,320/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Brownsville ISD
NCES district ID
4811680
Math proficiency
20% ▼ -36.00%
Reading proficiency
34% ▼ -13.00%
Median HH income
$30,490
Composite
21.8/100
National rank
#8249
State rank
#710 of 826 in TX
B Composite livability gradescore 79/100

Livability — Brownsville

Score
79/100
State rank
#62
US rank
#2311

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Brownsville, TX
County
Cameron County · 441,603 people
City population
212,132
Metro
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
Population (ZIP)
64,740
Household income
$50,116
Rent vs Own
39.8% rent · 60.2% own
Severe rent burden
12% of renters

Population outlook (Cameron County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
441,603 people
By 2030
448,113 · +1.5%
By 2040
456,385 · +3.3%
By 2050
456,294 · +3.3%
By 2075
423,851 · -4.0%
By 2100
342,787 · -22.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Hispanic (93%)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 93% Two or more races 44% White 6%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 88%
Foreign-born
26% · Canada
Languages at home
18% English-only · Spanish 82%

Political lean MEDSL · Cameron

2024 margin
Lean R (+5.8) · D 46.7% · R 52.5%
2008→2024 swing
-34.6pp toward R · 2008: 28.8pp · 2024: -5.8pp
All cycles
2024: R+5.8 2020: D+13.2 2016: D+32.5 2012: D+32.4 2008: D+28.8

Not yet ingested

Civics

Price history

+11.5% since first listed
5 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-04 Price Changed $199,500 RGVMLS
  • 2026-05-28 Price Changed $205,500 RGVMLS
  • 2026-05-21 Price Changed $207,500 RGVMLS
  • 2026-05-14 Listed $209,000 RGVMLS
  • 2022-03-06 Listed $179,000 RGVMLS

Property tax history

+4.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,765 · +5.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

Loading sold comps…