775 Gorton Rd · Doyline, LA 71023

$124,900

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,216 sqft · SingleFamily · 29 Days on market

Built 2015 0.78 ac lot

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Why this score? — see what drove the C- 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 +16.7/30.0
• Appreciation +7.9/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +5.2/10.0
• 1% rule +3.7/10.0
• Livability +3.0/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.8/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Doyline, living near Lake Bistineau! This updated single-section manufactured home offers comfortable country living on a spacious 0.77-acre lot in an established neighborhood. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the home has been recently remodeled with new carpet and many updated fixtures, giving it a fresh, move-in ready feel. Inside, you'll find a nice open floor plan with a welcoming living area, wood cabinetry, and a convenient breakfast bar that’s perfect for casual meals or entertaining. Outside, the oversized lot provides plenty of room for gardening, outdoor activities, or future improvements. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, weekend retreat near the lake, or an investment opportunity, this property offers lots of potential in a desirable location.

Key facts

• Open floor plan
• Spacious lot
• Wood cabinetry

Tags

• UPDATED MANUFACTURED HOME
• SPACIOUS LOT
• OPEN FLOOR PLAN
• WOOD CABINETRY
• BREAKFAST BAR
• ROOM FOR GARDENING

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $125k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $79 ($946/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $108k (13.3% below list).
• Recommended offer: $108k (13.3% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 60/100 on livability (#257 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+; Watch: crime F, amenities F, commute F.
• Webster Parish (town): math 17% / reading 26% proficiency, ranked #67 of 98 in LA (top 68%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 61% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 18 active listings in the ZIP; 36 units permitted in Webster Parish in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $8k of equity ($864 loan paydown + $7k appreciation (5.7% local appreciation)).
• Webster County population projected at -21% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (5.7% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $35k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 5, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$35k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 29 days — a 2% lower offer ($123k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• Current owner paid $76k; list at $125k implies a 65% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→22/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $108,342 (13.3% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
2. Crime grade is F 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?
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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: 0.87% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.05%
• Cash-on-cash: 2.70%
• DSCR: 1.12
• GRM: 9.6

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

5.72% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 16.9%
• Equity multiple: 2.11×
• Total profit: $38,989
• Equity at exit: $76,331

10-year hold

• IRR: 16.8%
• Equity multiple: 4.18×
• Total profit: $111,257
• Equity at exit: $136,574

Cash invested: $34,972 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 71023

• Home prices YoY: 4.9%
• Active inventory: 18
• Price-to-rent: 9.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,083 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$655
• Tax from tax record: −$70 /mo · $841/yr
• Insurance: −$52
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$228
• Net cashflow: $79

Break-even live

Break-even rent $984

Max offer price $124,900

Occupancy floor 88%

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: $31,225
• Closing costs: $3,747
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 2 events

1. 2026-04-20
   listed $124,900 Active 793-char remark

   Show marketing remark (793 chars)

   Doyline, living near Lake Bistineau! This updated single-section manufactured home offers comfortable country living on a spacious 0.77-acre lot in an established neighborhood. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the home has been recently remodeled with new carpet and many updated fixtures, giving it a fresh, move-in ready feel. Inside, you'll find a nice open floor plan with a welcoming living area, wood cabinetry, and a convenient breakfast bar that’s perfect for casual meals or entertaining. Outside, the oversized lot provides plenty of room for gardening, outdoor activities, or future improvements. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, weekend retreat near the lake, or an investment opportunity, this property offers lots of potential in a desirable location.

2. 2015-01-20
   soldstatus $75,861

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

Tax reassessment forecast LA · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $841 · $70/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $841 · $70/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ 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 · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 2/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $13,001
• − Mortgage interest: −$6,996
• − Property taxes: −$841
• − Insurance: −$624
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,040
• − Management: −$1,040
• − Depreciation: −$3,633
• Taxable loss: −$1,174
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$282
• After-tax cash flow: $1,227/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.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Webster Parish
• NCES district ID: 2201890
• Math proficiency: 17% ▼ -39.00%
• Reading proficiency: 26% ▼ -38.00%
• Median HH income: $33,011
• Composite: 17.5/100
• National rank: #9055
• State rank: #67 of 98 in LA

Livability — Doyline

• Score: 60/100
• State rank: #257
• US rank: #19126

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Population (ZIP): 3,020

Population outlook (Webster County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 37,736 people
• By 2030: 36,203 · -4.1%
• By 2040: 32,988 · -12.6%
• By 2050: 29,743 · -21.2%
• By 2075: 22,346 · -40.8%
• By 2100: 15,045 · -60.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (86%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 86% Black 8% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 2%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 1% Lithuanian 1% German 1%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada
• Languages at home: 98% English-only · Spanish 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Webster

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+36.5) · D 31.2% · R 67.7% · Other 1.1%
• 2008→2024 swing: -10.2pp toward R · 2008: -26.3pp · 2024: -36.5pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+36.5 2020: R+31.1 2016: R+29.1 2012: R+25.0 2008: R+26.3

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 5.72%
• Current HPI: 122.8691
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.29%
• F500 in state: 10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Telecommunications	2	$23B
▸Utilities	1	$12B
▸Wholesale / Distribution	1	$5B
▸Advertising	1	$2B

Price history

+64.6% since first listed

2 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-20 Listed $124,900 NTREIS
• 2015-01-20 Sold (Public Records) $75,861 Public Records

Property tax history

+17.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $841 · +2.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.