Airbnb Investment Analysis: 623 N 8th St, Baton Rouge, LA

Strong · financed

Covers its debt with margin to spare at the current price.

623 N 8th St

Baton Rouge, LA

3bd · 3ba · 8 guests

Purchase price

Zestimate® $169,000

Est. monthly payment$843/mo

Vs 3 comps nearby#3 of 4

$39.7K$42.1K

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Investment potential

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Projected annual revenue

$41,236

$3,436/mo · at 58% occupancy & $193/night

Cash-flow positive

$15,931

$1,328/mo after costs & mortgage

Cap rate

15.4%

Cash-on-cash

24.9%

DSCR

2.57

Confidence

43%

Your assumptions

Revenue

$41,236/yr

Market avg: $41,236/yr · 58% occ · $193 ADR

Occupancy

mkt

Avg daily rate

mkt

Days available

Financing

$10,119/yr

Down payment

Interest rate

Mortgage term

Operating costs

$15,186/yr

Property management

Airbnb fee

Property tax

Insurance

Utilities

Market Context

How this property compares to similar short-term rentals nearby.

Comparable set · 3 properties

Daily rate

$186–$205

Median $189

Occupancy

57%–61%

Median 57%

Annual revenue

$39.7K–$42.1K

Median $41.9K

Days available

317–365

Median 336

Revenue floor · $39.7KTop performer · $42.1K

This property · $41.2K

Comparable properties (3)

Cash flow potential High · Appreciation potential Medium

RevenueOccupancyDaily rate

Charming Townhouse 2 Miles from Tiger Stadium LSUTop performer

365 days available · 208 days booked ·

Annual revenue

$42,105

Occupancy

57%

Daily rate

$186

Clean and Comfortable Townhouse Minutes From LSU

317 days available · 193 days booked ·

Annual revenue

$41,879

Occupancy

61%

Daily rate

$205

3Bed - 3 En-Suite Bath Updated Townhome Near LSU

336 days available · 192 days booked ·

Annual revenue

$39,723

Occupancy

57%

Daily rate

$189

Revenue and occupancy reflect Chalet's modeled estimates from observed booking activity for comparable active listings. Individual results vary with management, seasonality, and pricing.

Who this property is for

Three ways this deal works — and who each one fits

The same property is a great buy for one investor and a trap for another. Here's the honest read.

Best fit

1031 / high-equity buyer

~$41.7K

Year-1 tax shield

Buying with cash or low leverage removes the debt-coverage problem entirely, so the thesis rests on appreciation plus a large first-year write-off. At roughly 25% of purchase price, the shield is substantial enough to carry the deal on its own.

Best fit

DSCR cash-flow buyer

2.57

DSCR at asking

At asking price the property clears the 1.20 DSCR most lenders require, so it should qualify for DSCR financing and cover its own debt service from day one. This is the buyer this deal is built for.

Not a fit

Price-disciplined buyer

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Break-even purchase price

Even a deep discount doesn't get this deal to break even within a realistic range, so there's no price anchor to negotiate toward. A price-disciplined buyer should pass unless the revenue assumptions change.

Year-one tax shield estimate

For a buyer who materially participates and qualifies for the STR tax treatment.

$41.7K

Estimated first-year deduction · range $34.6K–$47.6K

Purchase price: $169,000
Land allocation (excluded): −$59,150
Depreciable basis: $109,850
Cost-seg accelerated: $32,955
+ Bonus depreciation & furnishings: $8,788

Why this matters here

At a marginal bracket, this deduction can be worth $12.8K–$17.6K in estimated federal tax saved.

This only applies if you meet the IRS material-participation tests for short-term rentals and are not using a full-service property manager.

Estimate, subject to CPA review. Cost-segregation percentages shown here are illustrative and depend on an actual study of the property.

Some states do not conform to federal bonus depreciation, so your state may not allow the same first-year treatment shown above.

Chalet can introduce a cost-segregation partner — this is not tax, legal, or financial advice.

Price sensitivity & break-even

How cash-on-cash return moves with purchase price. The marked line is break-even (1.0 DSCR).

Purchase price$169,000 (+0.0% vs asking)

At this price: cash-on-cash +24.9%, DSCR 2.57, cash flow $15,931/yr

Cash-on-cash return by purchase price
Price vs asking	Price	Cash-on-cash	DSCR	Band
-25%	$126,750	34.9%	3.43	Positive
-22%	$131,820	33.5%	3.30	Positive
-15%	$143,650	30.4%	3.03	Positive
-8%	$155,480	27.7%	2.80	Positive
Asking	$169,000	24.9%	2.57	Positive
+8%	$182,520	22.4%	2.38	Positive
+15%	$194,350	20.4%	2.24	Positive

Below break-evenAt break-evenPositive

Break-even price

Out of range

This deal does not reach break-even within ±25% of asking.

Discount needed

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The gap between asking and the price a cash-flow buyer can underwrite.

If refi to 5.5% in 24 mo

+$1,483/yr

Illustrative cash-flow improvement at asking price if rates fall. Planning figure, not a forecast.

Gross revenue$41,236

Booking & management fees−$5,361

Airbnb fee (3%)$1,237

Property mgmt (10%)$4,124

Net revenue

$35,875

Property operating costs−$9,825

Insurance, utilities & maintenance$8,135

Property tax (est.)$1,690

Net operating income (NOI)Before mortgage · 63% margin

$26,050

Debt service (mortgage)−$10,119

Annual cash flow$15,931

$1,328/mo after all expenses

Cash to close

Down payment, closing costs, and furnishing

$49,010

Return on cash:49.7%

Down payment

25% of purchase price

$42,250

Closing costs

1% of purchase price

$1,690

Furnishing budget

3BR · est. 3% of purchase price

$5,070

You qualify for STR financing

Your DSCR is 2.57 · lenders typically require 1.0+.

01.0 threshold2.0+

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Return & exit scenario

What the deal returns over the hold — including the tax shield, which is the whole point for an appreciation buyer.

Levered IRR

50.7%

over 5-yr hold, with tax shield

Equity multiple

3.7×

total proceeds vs. $49,010 invested

Projected value at exit

$215,692

year 5 · 5.0% annual appreciation

Tax shield contribution

+10.9 pts

of IRR comes from year-1 depreciation

Equity builtAppreciationCumulative cash flow (netted into total)

Projected investment value by year
Year	Equity	Appreciation	Cumulative cash flow	Total value
Year 1	$43,538	$8,450	$31,376	$83,363
Year 2	$44,918	$17,323	$47,631	$109,871
Year 3	$46,399	$26,639	$64,210	$137,247
Year 4	$47,986	$36,421	$81,113	$165,520
Year 5	$49,688	$46,692	$98,342	$194,721

Projection, not a promise.

Assumes 5.0% annual appreciation, 1.5% rent growth (operating costs held flat), and that the property qualifies for short-term-rental tax treatment. The year-1 depreciation shield depends on a real cost-segregation study and your tax situation — consult a CPA.

Appreciation is the dominant driver of this return. When cash flow is negative, the deal depends on the property gaining value — it is not paying for itself from income.

Appreciation, rent growth, and financing rates are editable under Edit financials.

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Disclaimer. This page and the data presented are for informational purposes only. The information provided should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Always consult with qualified professionals before making investment decisions.

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Three ways this deal works — and who each one fits

Year-one tax shield estimate

Price sensitivity & break-even

Return & exit scenario

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