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7923-29 Forshey St Fourplex
C+ Composite 62.5
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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 +26.5/30.0
  • DSCR +9.1/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • 1% rule +7.1/10.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.7/5.0
  • Schools +1.6/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$425,000

7923-29 Forshey St · New Orleans, LA 70125
None bd · None ba · 2,136 sqft · MultiFamily · 17 Days on market
Good condition 5,040 sqft lot $199/sqft · 94% above area

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

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (5+ Unit). Listing-text estimate: 4 units. estimate disagrees with records

5+ unit building — per-unit beds/baths from public records are typically unavailable; the breakdown below (if shown) is an estimate from the listing text.

Listing remarks

Renovated 4-unit property just one block off Carrollton near Costco. Each unit has its own meter and washer/dryer. Located in Flood Zone X. Fully occupied brings in $4,800 per month in rental income. Great setup for investors or anyone wanting to live in one unit and rent the others!

Key facts

  • 5,040 sq ft lot
  • Listed 17 days

Tags

RENOVATED 4-UNIT PROPERTYEACH UNIT HAS ITS OWN METEREACH UNIT HAS WASHER DRYERLOCATED IN FLOOD ZONE XBRINGS IN RENTAL INCOME

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: 16 photos available

Exterior

  • Parking: No designated parking
  • Utilities: Located between Short St and Fern St
  • Home design: 4-unit property
  • Exterior features: Composition roof

Interior

  • Heating & cooling: Window Unit(s) for cooling; Has heating (other)
  • Interior features: Window air conditioning units; Heating system present (other type)

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 4 × 1-bed/1-bath units multifamily listed at $425k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($13k/yr) — positive. Per door: $265/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($5k rent vs $425k).
  • Recommended offer: $419k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 9.5% 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 flat; 217 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 18d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 710 units permitted in Orleans Parish in 2024 (244 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $5,145/mo this rent would consume 101% of the median local household income ($61k/yr) (locally 1270% 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 $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $13k 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 17 days — a 2% lower offer ($419k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 9 sale attempts since 19y 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 $418,625 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
  2. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
  3. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
1.21%
Cap rate
9.48%
Cash-on-cash
11.37%
DSCR
1.51
GRM
6.9

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$219,196
List price
$425,000
Delta
93.89%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1204-06 S Genois St 0.43mi 6/2.0 2,100 (-2%) 8mo $155,000 $74 71
3321-27 Leonidas St 0.41mi 5/3.0 2,088 (-2%) 12mo $310,000 $148 67
8009 13 Nelson St 0.53mi 4/2.0 2,274 (+6%) 3mo $410,000 $180 62
8009-13 Nelson St 0.53mi —/— 2,274 (+6%) 3mo $410,000 $180 62
3235 37 Vincennes Pl 0.74mi 4/2.0 2,072 (-3%) 1mo $150,000 $72 60
8424 26 Apple St 0.61mi 3/3.0 2,140 (+0%) 16mo $356,800 $167 58
3702 Monroe St 0.58mi 5/2.0 2,232 (+4%) 13mo $258,300 $116 55
8630 32 Pritchard Pl 0.57mi 4/2.0 1,942 (-9%) 8mo $125,000 $64 52
635 37 S Alexander St 0.75mi 6/4.0 2,040 (-4%) 12mo $397,000 $195 48
8815-17 Palm St 0.61mi —/— 2,430 (+14%) 2mo $414,900 $171 47
3329-3331 General Ogden St 0.62mi 6/4.0 2,430 (+14%) 15mo $399,000 $164 36
4513-15 Thalia St 0.61mi 4/4.0 2,412 (+13%) 17mo $230,000 $95 36

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 · 0.73% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-2.9%
Equity multiple
0.89×
Total profit
$-12,665
Equity at exit
$63,369
10-year hold
IRR
4.0%
Equity multiple
1.26×
Total profit
$31,413
Equity at exit
$36,746

Cash invested: $119,000 (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 70125

Home prices YoY
-16.3%
Rents YoY
0.7%
Active inventory
217
Price-to-rent
27.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$5,145 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$2,229
Tax est. 1.5%
$531 /mo · $6,375/yr
Insurance
$177
Flood insurance flood zone
−$66 /mo · $798/yr
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,080
Net cashflow
$1,061

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,802
Max offer price $425,000
Occupancy floor 74%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,355 -5% $1,208 +0% $1,061 +5% $914 +10% $767
Rent -10% $655 -5% $858 +0% $1,061 +5% $1,264 +10% $1,467
Rate -1.0pp $1,275 -0.5pp $1,169 base $1,061 +0.5pp $951 +1.0pp $839

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

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (4 units) $5,145

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
$106,250
Closing costs
$12,750
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 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
8502 Edinburgh St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1456 $1,800 $1.24 4d 1 0.39mi
8329 Pritchard Pl Unit B New Orleans, LA 1.0 1.5 1500 $1,600 $1.07 12d 1 0.41mi
7933 Belfast St Unit Upper New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1500 $2,400 $1.60 24d 1 0.43mi
2921 Audubon St New Orleans, LA 2.0 1.0 1500 $1,550 $1.03 17d 1 0.43mi
4117 State Street Dr New Orleans, LA 3.0 1.0 1678 $1,550 $0.92 12d 1 0.61mi
647 S Pierce St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1550 $3,175 $2.05 15d 1 0.65mi
2308 Short St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1600 $2,800 $1.75 4d 1 0.72mi
2338 Audubon St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1935 $2,000 $1.03 4d 1 0.74mi
2231 S Carrollton Ave Unit D New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1600 $2,495 $1.56 24d 1 0.75mi
4401 Elba St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1400 $1,850 $1.32 24d 1 0.75mi
4403 Elba St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1400 $1,800 $1.29 4d 1 0.76mi
4400 Elba St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1600 $1,875 $1.17 24d 1 0.76mi
8537 S Claiborne Ave New Orleans, LA 2.0 1.0 1450 $1,400 $0.97 4d 1 0.76mi
2527 Eagle St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1571 $2,200 $1.40 24d 1 0.77mi
2251 Cambronne St Unit A New Orleans, LA 3.0 1.5 1945 $2,495 $1.28 24d 1 0.77mi
7909 Sycamore St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 2000 $2,400 $1.20 3d 1 0.78mi
3816 State Street Dr New Orleans, LA 2.0 2.0 2828 $2,250 $0.80 16d 1 0.79mi
2201 Burdette St New Orleans, LA 3.0 1.5 1800 $2,695 $1.50 17d 1 0.80mi
2305 Joliet St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1451 $2,500 $1.72 44d 1 0.81mi
3825 Baudin St New Orleans, LA 3.0 3.5 1680 $2,000 $1.19 24d 1 0.82mi
4120 Erato St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 2250 $1,750 $0.78 24d 1 0.84mi
2116 Burdette St New Orleans, LA 3.0 1.0 1700 $1,975 $1.16 4d 1 0.84mi
2211 Broadway St New Orleans, LA 1.0 1.0 1764 $1,000 $0.57 17d 1 0.84mi
2203 Broadway St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1491 $3,000 $2.01 22d 1 0.85mi
2102 S Carrollton Ave New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1800 $2,250 $1.25 12d 1 0.86mi
2102 S Carrollton Ave Unit NA New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1800 $2,250 $1.25 11d 1 0.86mi
2014 Lowerline St New Orleans, LA 3.0 1.5 1600 $2,850 $1.78 15d 1 0.94mi
4211 Hamilton St Unit NA New Orleans, LA 2.0 1.0 1400 $1,100 $0.79 12d 1 0.95mi
4211 Hamilton St New Orleans, LA 2.0 1.0 1400 $1,100 $0.79 15d 1 0.95mi
9129 Nelson St New Orleans, LA 2.0 1.5 1434 $1,900 $1.32 24d 1 1.00mi
8426 Spruce St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1700 $3,000 $1.76 44d 1 1.01mi
3180 State Street Dr New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1600 $1,900 $1.19 11d 1 1.03mi
7616 Cohn St Unit A New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.5 1492 $3,300 $2.21 17d 1 1.04mi
305 S Norman C Francis Pkwy New Orleans, LA 3.0 1.5 1730 $2,500 $1.45 15d 1 1.05mi
305 S Norman C Francis Pkwy New Orleans, LA 3.0 1.5 1730 $2,600 $1.50 17d 1 1.05mi
1827 Pine St New Orleans, LA 2.0 1.0 1436 $2,400 $1.67 24d 1 1.06mi
3636 Upperline St New Orleans, LA 3.0 1.0 1600 $1,975 $1.23 24d 1 1.07mi
233 S Norman C Francis Pkwy New Orleans, LA 2.0 2.0 1762 $1,625 $0.92 16d 1 1.08mi
233 S Norman C Francis Pkwy New Orleans, LA 2.0 2.0 1762 $1,625 $0.92 17d 1 1.08mi
3701 Canal St Unit MN New Orleans, LA 2.0 2.0 1600 $1,650 $1.03 4d 1 1.17mi

Listing history 23 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $425,000 Active 17 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $425,000 Active 16 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $425,000 Active 15 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $425,000 Active 14 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $425,000 Active 12 DOM
  6. 2026-06-10
    days on market $425,000 Active 9 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $425,000 Active 8 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $425,000 Active 7 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $425,000 Active 6 DOM
  10. 2026-06-05
    days on market $425,000 Active 3 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $425,000 Active 2 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on marketlisting id $425,000 Active 1 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $425,000 Active 61 DOM
  14. 2026-05-15
    price $425,000 284-char remark
  15. 2026-03-31
    listed $1,200
  16. 2026-03-31
    listed $450,000 Active 284-char remark
  17. 2025-12-30
    price $450,000
  18. 2025-11-07
    listed $475,000 Active
  19. 2022-09-28
    listed $485,000
  20. 2020-02-10
    listed $340,000
  21. 2013-10-25
    listed $159,000
  22. 2011-06-15
    listed $72,500
  23. 2007-06-13
    listed $120,000

ⓘ 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 (shaded) · 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 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$61,740
− Mortgage interest
−$23,807
− Property taxes
−$6,375
− Insurance
−$2,922
− Repairs & maintenance
−$4,939
− Management
−$4,939
− Depreciation
−$12,364
Taxable income
$6,394
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,535
After-tax cash flow
$11,198/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

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab

This 4-unit property is in good condition with cosmetic updates needed. It's fully occupied and generates strong rental income, making it a solid investment opportunity.

Repairs flagged

  • Minor kitchen countertops — Older style countertops could be replaced for a fresh look.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics.
  • Both Updating kitchen countertops — Modern countertops improve functionality and appeal.
  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can increase curb appeal and property value.
  • Both Upgrading HVAC system — A new HVAC system can improve comfort and energy efficiency, attracting more tenants or buyers.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair itemSeverityEst. cost
kitchen countertops · Older style countertops could be replaced for a fresh look. Minor $500–3,000
Total estimated repair cost · 1 items $500–3,000

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Painting exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics.
  • Both Updating kitchen countertops — Modern countertops improve functionality and appeal.
  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can increase curb appeal and property value.
  • Both Upgrading HVAC system — A new HVAC system can improve comfort and energy efficiency, attracting more tenants or buyers.

ⓘ 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)
17,821
Household income
$61,174
Rent vs Own
53.3% rent · 46.7% own
Severe rent burden
1270.0

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
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.63)
Race & ethnicity
Black 51% White 32% Hispanic / Latino 9% Two or more races 9% Asian 2% Native American 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 2%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 8% Romanian 1% Slovak 1%
Foreign-born
7% · Canada, China
Languages at home
90% English-only · Spanish 6% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Chinese 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
▼ -49.68%
Current HPI
255.5998
Rent YoY
▲ 0.73%
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

+254.2% since first listed
11 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-01 Listed $425,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2026-05-15 Price Changed $425,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2026-03-31 Listed for Rent $1,200 RAAMLS
  • 2026-03-31 Listed $450,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2025-12-30 Price Changed $450,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2025-11-07 Listed $475,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2022-09-28 Listed $485,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2020-02-10 Listed $340,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2013-10-25 Listed $159,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2011-06-15 Listed $72,500 AcadianaMLS
  • 2007-06-13 Listed $120,000 AcadianaMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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