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2104 Stauffer St Fourplex
C Composite 59.16
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 +19.4/30.0
  • ARV discount +11.3/15.0
  • DSCR +6.1/10.0
  • 1% rule +5.3/10.0
  • Appreciation +4.7/10.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.6/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +2.2/10.0

$430,000

2104 Stauffer St · Weslaco, TX 78596
None bd · None ba · 4,002 sqft · MultiFamily · 283 Days on market
Built 2022 Good condition 10,781 sqft lot $107/sqft · 8% below area Est $469k · 8% under $50/mo HOA · 5% of rent ↓ 7% since listing

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

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 4 units. confirmed

Listing remarks MLS

Like-New fourplex in a very nice area of Weslaco, convenient location close to Exp 83 with great rental history. Covered carports. All appliances convey. Very well kept, super clean and quiet neighborhood. ALL units are rented with great income and strong tenants.

Key facts

  • Covered carports
  • Convenient location
  • Quiet neighborhood

Tags

CONVENIENT LOCATIONCOVERED CARPORTSGREAT RENTAL HISTORYALL APPLIANCES CONVEYQUIET NEIGHBORHOOD

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 × 2-bed/1-bath units multifamily listed at $430k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $482 ($6k/yr) — positive. Per door: $121/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($4k rent vs $430k).
  • Recommended offer: $378k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 7.6% vs local median 4.1% in Weslaco — 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 72/100 on livability (#277 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: employment D+, crime F, amenities F.
  • Weslaco ISD (suburban): math 23% / reading 31% proficiency, ranked #705 of 826 in TX (top 85%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
  • Market conditions: 710 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 100% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 7,378 units permitted in Hidalgo County in 2024 (641 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $461 of equity ($3k loan paydown + $-3k appreciation (-0.6% local appreciation)).
  • Hidalgo County population projected at +28% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-0.6% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $120k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 283 days — a 12% lower offer ($378k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→23/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $378,400 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 283 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
  3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
  4. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  7. 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?
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
1.03%
Cap rate
7.64%
Cash-on-cash
4.80%
DSCR
1.21
GRM
8.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$469,287
List price
$430,000
Delta
-8.37%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
7 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 3 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1912 Redbud Ln 0.07mi —/— 4,002 (0%) 14mo $475,000 $119 85
1723 Stauffer St 0.14mi —/— 4,446 (+11%) 18mo $495,000 $111 60
1805 Stauffer St 0.13mi —/— 4,466 (+12%) 18mo $495,000 $111 60

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

Projected returns pro-forma

-0.58% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
1.2%
Equity multiple
1.05×
Total profit
$6,549
Equity at exit
$112,444
10-year hold
IRR
7.3%
Equity multiple
1.74×
Total profit
$89,202
Equity at exit
$125,616

Cash invested: $120,400 (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.

ZIP-level market 78596

Home prices YoY
-0.2%
Active inventory
710
Price-to-rent
32.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$4,435 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$2,255
Tax est. 1.5%
$538 /mo · $6,450/yr
Insurance
$179
HOA
$50
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$931
Net cashflow
$482

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,825
Max offer price $430,000
Occupancy floor 84%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $779 -5% $631 +0% $482 +5% $333 +10% $185
Rent -10% $132 -5% $307 +0% $482 +5% $657 +10% $832
Rate -1.0pp $699 -0.5pp $591 base $482 +0.5pp $371 +1.0pp $257

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

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (4 units) $4,435

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
$107,500
Closing costs
$12,900
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 3 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1604 Shadow CRK Unit 1 Weslaco, TX 2.0 2.0 4100 $1,150 $0.28 44d 1 1.42mi
1230 Jessie St Unit 2 Weslaco, TX 2.0 2.5 4608 $950 $0.21 44d 1 1.45mi
3912 Las Vistas Ln Unit 1 Weslaco, TX 2.0 2.0 4200 $1,050 $0.25 44d 1 1.48mi

HOA detail

Monthly dues
$50 · $600/yr

Listing history 20 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $430,000 Active 283 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $430,000 Active 281 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $430,000 Active 280 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $430,000 Active 279 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $430,000 Active 278 DOM
  6. 2026-06-15
    days on market $430,000 Active 277 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $430,000 Active 276 DOM
  8. 2026-06-12
    days on market $430,000 Active 275 DOM
  9. 2026-06-09
    days on market $430,000 Active 272 DOM
  10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $430,000 Active 271 DOM
  11. 2026-06-08
    days on market $430,000 Active 270 DOM
  12. 2026-06-07
    days on market $430,000 Active 269 DOM
  13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $430,000 Active 266 DOM
  14. 2026-06-02
    days on market $430,000 Active 265 DOM
  15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $430,000 Active 264 DOM
  16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $430,000 Active 263 DOM
  17. 2026-03-20
    price $430,000 268-char remark
    Show marketing remark (268 chars)

    Like-New fourplex in a very nice area of Weslaco, convenient location close to Exp 83 with great rental history. Covered carports. All appliances convey. Very well kept, super clean and quiet neighborhood. ALL units are rented with great income and strong tenants.

  18. 2026-03-03
    price $439,000 268-char remark
    Show marketing remark (268 chars)

    Like-New fourplex in a very nice area of Weslaco, convenient location close to Exp 83 with great rental history. Covered carports. All appliances convey. Very well kept, super clean and quiet neighborhood. ALL units are rented with great income and strong tenants.

  19. 2025-10-11
    price $449,000 268-char remark
    Show marketing remark (268 chars)

    Like-New fourplex in a very nice area of Weslaco, convenient location close to Exp 83 with great rental history. Covered carports. All appliances convey. Very well kept, super clean and quiet neighborhood. ALL units are rented with great income and strong tenants.

  20. 2025-09-10
    listed $460,000 Active 268-char remark
    Show marketing remark (268 chars)

    Like-New fourplex in a very nice area of Weslaco, convenient location close to Exp 83 with great rental history. Covered carports. All appliances convey. Very well kept, super clean and quiet neighborhood. ALL units are rented with great income and strong tenants.

ⓘ 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 1/10 Low 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥111°F today · 23 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

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$53,220
− Mortgage interest
−$24,087
− Property taxes
−$6,450
− Insurance
−$2,150
− Repairs & maintenance
−$4,258
− Management
−$4,258
− HOA
−$600
− Depreciation
−$12,509
Taxable loss
−$1,091
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$262
After-tax cash flow
$6,046/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 None rehab

This fourplex is in good condition with modern updates and a well-maintained exterior. It is currently rented with strong tenants and has a good rental history. Some landscaping and curb appeal improvements would further enhance its value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhances curb appeal and can attract more tenants or buyers.
  • Both Painting exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint can improve the home's appearance and value.
  • Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhances curb appeal and can attract more tenants or buyers.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhances curb appeal and can attract more tenants or buyers.
  • Both Painting exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint can improve the home's appearance and value.
  • Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhances curb appeal and can attract 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
Weslaco ISD
NCES district ID
4844960
Math proficiency
23% ▼ -29.00%
Reading proficiency
31% ▼ -9.00%
Median HH income
$32,867
Composite
22.05/100
National rank
#8196
State rank
#705 of 826 in TX

Livability — Weslaco

Score
72/100
State rank
#277
US rank
#6469

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Weslaco, TX
Population (ZIP)
38,942

Population outlook (Hidalgo County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
955,232 people
By 2030
1,009,774 · +5.7%
By 2040
1,120,332 · +17.3%
By 2050
1,225,036 · +28.2%
By 2075
1,439,189 · +50.7%
By 2100
1,533,429 · +60.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Hispanic (86%)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 86% Two or more races 38% White 13%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 82%
Common ancestry
Slovak 1%
Foreign-born
17% · Canada
Languages at home
27% English-only · Spanish 72%

Political lean MEDSL · Hidalgo

2024 margin
Toss-up / Even · D 48.1% · R 51.0%
2008→2024 swing
-41.6pp toward R · 2008: 38.7pp · 2024: -2.9pp
All cycles
2024: R+2.9 2020: D+17.1 2016: D+40.5 2012: D+41.8 2008: D+38.7

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -0.58%
Current HPI
261.5117
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.95%
F500 in state
110

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in TX)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-6.5% since first listed
4 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-20 Price Changed $430,000 MCALLENMLS
  • 2026-03-03 Price Changed $439,000 MCALLENMLS
  • 2025-10-11 Price Changed $449,000 MCALLENMLS
  • 2025-09-10 Listed $460,000 MCALLENMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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