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Investor Briefing · September 2026

Houston rental properties that pencil out today

A hand-screened set of single family homes and duplexes across Houston and its suburbs, each back-tested against live area rents and underwritten for buy-and-hold cash flow. Every listing links straight to the live MLS detail. Numbers are projections to compare deals on the same footing, not guarantees.

31
Properties
$150K to $269K
Price range
7.0% to 13.4%
Projected cap
All
Cash-flow positive
How each deal is modeled. 25% down, 30 year financing at an illustrative 7.25% investor rate, taxes from the actual county bill, plus landlord insurance, 8% vacancy, 10% maintenance and capex reserve, and 8% property management. Est. rent is the median of current area lease comps, trimmed for as-is condition. Cap rate is net operating income over price. Cash-on-cash is first year cash flow over your cash in. Adjust any input to your own plan and the ranking holds.

Income in place

Already tenant occupied or move-in ready. Rent starts day one, no rehab. The lowest-effort entry.

Value-add

Priced below the block because they need work. Budget a rehab, then the finished yield is the highest here.

Suburban

Newer stock in named school zones north of the city. Lower cap, but easier tenant placement and lower turnover.

At a glance

Every pick, side by side. Click any address to open the live listing.

Single family

PropertyTypePriceBd/BaEst. rentCapCash flowCoC
22819 Cabanna RoadSpring 77389 Suburban $175,0004/2$2,720 9.8%$52913.0%
3615 Acornrun LaneSpring 77389 Suburban $190,0004/2$2,720 8.8%$4279.6%
8506 Pines Place DriveHumble 77346 Suburban $156,0004/2.5$2,210 8.6%$3218.8%
5404 Lorraine DriveBaytown 77521 Suburban $150,0004/2$2,019 7.6%$1815.2%
3731 Nutwood LaneSpring 77389 Suburban $209,0004/2$2,720 7.4%$2154.4%
16268 Wrangler AvenueConroe 77302 Suburban $155,0004/2$2,008 8.9%$36110.0%
3914 Ajax Street StreetHouston 77022 Value-add $157,0003/2$1,955 8.2%$2767.5%
15815 Boridge CircleHouston 77053 Value-add $155,0004/2.5$1,828 7.1%$1203.3%
2110 Flynn DrivePasadena 77502 Suburban $163,0004/2$1,870 7.1%$1373.6%
10613 Buffum StreetHouston 77051 Value-add $159,0004/2$1,785 7.0%$1092.9%
1014 Tealway DrivePasadena 77504 Suburban $155,0003/2$1,698 7.9%$2336.4%
4825 Wendy LanePearland 77584 Suburban $180,0003/2$1,954 7.8%$2445.8%
22103 Diane DriveSpring 77373 Suburban $170,0004/2$1,828 7.8%$2386.0%

Duplexes

PropertyTypePriceBd/BaEst. rentCapCash flowCoC
7146 Avenue IHouston 77011 Value-add $189,0005/2$3,502 13.4%$1,13825.8%
4118 Brinkley Street #A-BHouston 77051 Value-add $159,9004/4$2,856 10.6%$60016.1%
6741 Goforth Street #AHouston 77021 Income in place $150,0003/2$2,448 11.4%$65718.8%
4120 Brinkley StreetHouston 77051 Value-add $178,0006/4$2,856 9.5%$49912.0%
702 72nd StreetHouston 77011 Value-add $220,0004/2$3,502 11.4%$97218.9%
6931 Weaver RoadHouston 77028 Value-add $159,9505/3$2,448 9.3%$42111.3%
7301 Avenue K #A BHouston 77011 Value-add $249,9993/2$3,740 9.4%$67111.5%
827 1st AvenueTexas City 77590 Suburban $162,0005/2$2,345 10.0%$52814.0%
4416 Quitman StreetHouston 77026 Value-add $196,0004/2$2,822 9.5%$54311.9%
300 W James StreetBaytown 77520 Suburban $205,0004/2$2,924 10.5%$74915.7%
3810 Cochran StreetHouston 77009 Income in place $260,0004/2$3,658 10.0%$82613.6%
2410 Milby StreetHouston 77004 Value-add $269,9004/2$3,672 10.2%$90914.4%
2531 Jones StreetHouston 77026 Value-add $210,0004/2$2,822 9.5%$58311.9%
5405 Elysian StreetHouston 77009 Value-add $169,9992/1$2,176 8.0%$2616.6%
1222 4th Ave NTexas City 77590 Suburban $185,000None/2$2,312 8.1%$3097.2%
5315 Cherie Crest CourtHouston 77088 Value-add $175,0003/1$2,176 7.9%$2636.4%
1904 11th StreetGalena Park 77547 Suburban $200,000None/None$2,448 7.2%$1803.9%
319 E B StreetLa Porte 77571 Income in place $237,9004/2$2,856 8.0%$3776.8%

Single family

One tenant per roof, lower entry price, simplest to manage. Mix of value-add, income-in-place, and suburban.

Suburban
$175,000
22819 Cabanna Road, Spring 77389
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 2004 · HOA $400/yr
Est. rent
$2,720/mo
Cap rate
9.8%
Cash flow
$529/mo
Cash-on-cash
13.0%
Annual taxes
$5,084
Est. cash to close
$49,000

Newer suburban home in Spring, north of the city. Lower turnover and easier tenant placement than the inner-area picks. The $400 per year HOA is netted out.

Suburban
$190,000
3615 Acornrun Lane, Spring 77389
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,491 sqft · built 1979 · HOA $500/yr
Est. rent
$2,720/mo
Cap rate
8.8%
Cash flow
$427/mo
Cash-on-cash
9.6%
Annual taxes
$5,159
Est. cash to close
$53,200

Newer suburban home in Spring, north of the city. Lower turnover and easier tenant placement than the inner-area picks. The $500 per year HOA is netted out.

Suburban
$156,000
8506 Pines Place Drive, Humble 77346
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,028 sqft · built 1982 · HOA $600/yr
Est. rent
$2,210/mo
Cap rate
8.6%
Cash flow
$321/mo
Cash-on-cash
8.8%
Annual taxes
$4,188
Est. cash to close
$43,680

Newer suburban home in Humble, north of the city. Lower turnover and easier tenant placement than the inner-area picks. The $600 per year HOA is netted out.

Suburban
$150,000
5404 Lorraine Drive, Baytown 77521
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,690 sqft · built 1965
Est. rent
$2,019/mo
Cap rate
7.6%
Cash flow
$181/mo
Cash-on-cash
5.2%
Annual taxes
$5,197
Est. cash to close
$42,000

Newer suburban home in Baytown, north of the city. Lower turnover and easier tenant placement than the inner-area picks.

Suburban
$209,000
3731 Nutwood Lane, Spring 77389
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,790 sqft · built 1977 · HOA $506/yr
Est. rent
$2,720/mo
Cap rate
7.4%
Cash flow
$215/mo
Cash-on-cash
4.4%
Annual taxes
$6,357
Est. cash to close
$58,520

Newer suburban home in Spring, north of the city. Lower turnover and easier tenant placement than the inner-area picks. The $506 per year HOA is netted out.

Suburban
$155,000
16268 Wrangler Avenue, Conroe 77302
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 2000 · HOA $500/yr
Est. rent
$2,008/mo
Cap rate
8.9%
Cash flow
$361/mo
Cash-on-cash
10.0%
Annual taxes
$2,086
Est. cash to close
$43,400

Newer suburban home in Conroe, north of the city. Lower turnover and easier tenant placement than the inner-area picks. The $500 per year HOA is netted out.

Value-add
$157,000
3914 Ajax Street Street, Houston 77022
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,660 sqft · built 1952
Est. rent
$1,955/mo
Cap rate
8.2%
Cash flow
$276/mo
Cash-on-cash
7.5%
Annual taxes
$3,001
Est. cash to close
$43,960

Priced below the block and likely needs work, so budget a rehab. The finished yield is among the strongest on the list. 3 bedroom in 77022.

Value-add
$155,000
15815 Boridge Circle, Houston 77053
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1972 · HOA $200/yr
Est. rent
$1,828/mo
Cap rate
7.1%
Cash flow
$120/mo
Cash-on-cash
3.3%
Annual taxes
$3,683
Est. cash to close
$43,400

Priced below the block and likely needs work, so budget a rehab. The finished yield is among the strongest on the list. 4 bedroom in 77053. The $200 per year HOA is netted out.

Suburban
$163,000
2110 Flynn Drive, Pasadena 77502
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,242 sqft · built 1958
Est. rent
$1,870/mo
Cap rate
7.1%
Cash flow
$137/mo
Cash-on-cash
3.6%
Annual taxes
$3,486
Est. cash to close
$45,640

Newer suburban home in Pasadena, north of the city. Lower turnover and easier tenant placement than the inner-area picks.

Value-add
$159,000
10613 Buffum Street, Houston 77051
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1954
Est. rent
$1,785/mo
Cap rate
7.0%
Cash flow
$109/mo
Cash-on-cash
2.9%
Annual taxes
$3,345
Est. cash to close
$44,520

Priced below the block and likely needs work, so budget a rehab. The finished yield is among the strongest on the list. 4 bedroom in 77051.

Suburban
$155,000
1014 Tealway Drive, Pasadena 77504
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1992
Est. rent
$1,698/mo
Cap rate
7.9%
Cash flow
$233/mo
Cash-on-cash
6.4%
Annual taxes
$1,376
Est. cash to close
$43,400

Newer suburban home in Pasadena, north of the city. Lower turnover and easier tenant placement than the inner-area picks.

Suburban
$180,000
4825 Wendy Lane, Pearland 77584
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 2002
Est. rent
$1,954/mo
Cap rate
7.8%
Cash flow
$244/mo
Cash-on-cash
5.8%
Annual taxes
$1,747
Est. cash to close
$50,400

Newer suburban home in Pearland, north of the city. Lower turnover and easier tenant placement than the inner-area picks.

Suburban
$170,000
22103 Diane Drive, Spring 77373
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,245 sqft · built 1984 · HOA $390/yr
Est. rent
$1,828/mo
Cap rate
7.8%
Cash flow
$238/mo
Cash-on-cash
6.0%
Annual taxes
$1,017
Est. cash to close
$47,600

Newer suburban home in Spring, north of the city. Lower turnover and easier tenant placement than the inner-area picks. The $390 per year HOA is netted out.

Duplexes

Two income streams under one roof, which is why the cash flow and cap rates run higher.

Value-add
$189,000
7146 Avenue I, Houston 77011
5 bd · 2 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1930
Est. rent
$3,502/mo
Cap rate
13.4%
Cash flow
$1,138/mo
Cash-on-cash
25.8%
Annual taxes
$4,137
Est. cash to close
$52,920

Priced below the block and likely needs work, so budget a rehab. The finished yield is among the strongest on the list. 5 bedroom in 77011.

Value-add
$159,900
4118 Brinkley Street #A-B, Houston 77051
4 bd · 4 ba · 1,737 sqft · built 2021
Est. rent
$2,856/mo
Cap rate
10.6%
Cash flow
$600/mo
Cash-on-cash
16.1%
Annual taxes
$6,901
Est. cash to close
$44,772

Priced below the block and likely needs work, so budget a rehab. The finished yield is among the strongest on the list. 4 bedroom in 77051.

Income in place
$150,000
6741 Goforth Street #A, Houston 77021
3 bd · 2 ba · 976 sqft · built 1940
Est. rent
$2,448/mo
Cap rate
11.4%
Cash flow
$657/mo
Cash-on-cash
18.8%
Annual taxes
$3,300
Est. cash to close
$42,000

Tenant in place or move-in ready per the listing, so rent can start without a renovation. 3 bedroom in 77021.

Value-add
$178,000
4120 Brinkley Street, Houston 77051
6 bd · 4 ba · 1,737 sqft · built 2020
Est. rent
$2,856/mo
Cap rate
9.5%
Cash flow
$499/mo
Cash-on-cash
12.0%
Annual taxes
$6,846
Est. cash to close
$49,840

Priced below the block and likely needs work, so budget a rehab. The finished yield is among the strongest on the list. 6 bedroom in 77051.

Value-add
$220,000
702 72nd Street, Houston 77011
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1930
Est. rent
$3,502/mo
Cap rate
11.4%
Cash flow
$972/mo
Cash-on-cash
18.9%
Annual taxes
$3,949
Est. cash to close
$61,600

Priced below the block and likely needs work, so budget a rehab. The finished yield is among the strongest on the list. 4 bedroom in 77011.

Value-add
$159,950
6931 Weaver Road, Houston 77028
5 bd · 3 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1940
Est. rent
$2,448/mo
Cap rate
9.3%
Cash flow
$421/mo
Cash-on-cash
11.3%
Annual taxes
$5,421
Est. cash to close
$44,786

Priced below the block and likely needs work, so budget a rehab. The finished yield is among the strongest on the list. 5 bedroom in 77028.

Value-add
$249,999
7301 Avenue K #A B, Houston 77011
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,720 sqft · built 1938
Est. rent
$3,740/mo
Cap rate
9.4%
Cash flow
$671/mo
Cash-on-cash
11.5%
Annual taxes
$7,563
Est. cash to close
$70,000

Priced below the block and likely needs work, so budget a rehab. The finished yield is among the strongest on the list. 3 bedroom in 77011.

Suburban
$162,000
827 1st Avenue, Texas City 77590
5 bd · 2 ba · 2,634 sqft · built 1950
Est. rent
$2,345/mo
Cap rate
10.0%
Cash flow
$528/mo
Cash-on-cash
14.0%
Annual taxes
$3,089
Est. cash to close
$45,360

Newer suburban home in Texas City, north of the city. Lower turnover and easier tenant placement than the inner-area picks.

Value-add
$196,000
4416 Quitman Street, Houston 77026
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,625 sqft · built 1955
Est. rent
$2,822/mo
Cap rate
9.5%
Cash flow
$543/mo
Cash-on-cash
11.9%
Annual taxes
$4,745
Est. cash to close
$54,880

Priced below the block and likely needs work, so budget a rehab. The finished yield is among the strongest on the list. 4 bedroom in 77026.

Suburban
$205,000
300 W James Street, Baytown 77520
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1940
Est. rent
$2,924/mo
Cap rate
10.5%
Cash flow
$749/mo
Cash-on-cash
15.7%
Annual taxes
$2,542
Est. cash to close
$57,400

Newer suburban home in Baytown, north of the city. Lower turnover and easier tenant placement than the inner-area picks.

Income in place
$260,000
3810 Cochran Street, Houston 77009
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1960
Est. rent
$3,658/mo
Cap rate
10.0%
Cash flow
$826/mo
Cash-on-cash
13.6%
Annual taxes
$4,268
Est. cash to close
$72,800

Tenant in place or move-in ready per the listing, so rent can start without a renovation. 4 bedroom in 77009.

Value-add
$269,900
2410 Milby Street, Houston 77004
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1940
Est. rent
$3,672/mo
Cap rate
10.2%
Cash flow
$909/mo
Cash-on-cash
14.4%
Annual taxes
$2,701
Est. cash to close
$75,572

Priced below the block and likely needs work, so budget a rehab. The finished yield is among the strongest on the list. 4 bedroom in 77004.

Value-add
$210,000
2531 Jones Street, Houston 77026
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,481 sqft · built 1930
Est. rent
$2,822/mo
Cap rate
9.5%
Cash flow
$583/mo
Cash-on-cash
11.9%
Annual taxes
$3,278
Est. cash to close
$58,800

Priced below the block and likely needs work, so budget a rehab. The finished yield is among the strongest on the list. 4 bedroom in 77026.

Value-add
$169,999
5405 Elysian Street, Houston 77009
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,944 sqft · built 1940
Est. rent
$2,176/mo
Cap rate
8.0%
Cash flow
$261/mo
Cash-on-cash
6.6%
Annual taxes
$4,227
Est. cash to close
$47,600

Priced below the block and likely needs work, so budget a rehab. The finished yield is among the strongest on the list. 2 bedroom in 77009.

Suburban
$185,000
1222 4th Ave N, Texas City 77590
None bd · 2 ba · 1,948 sqft · built 1948
Est. rent
$2,312/mo
Cap rate
8.1%
Cash flow
$309/mo
Cash-on-cash
7.2%
Annual taxes
$3,794
Est. cash to close
$51,800

Newer suburban home in Texas City, north of the city. Lower turnover and easier tenant placement than the inner-area picks.

Value-add
$175,000
5315 Cherie Crest Court, Houston 77088
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,108 sqft · built 2004
Est. rent
$2,176/mo
Cap rate
7.9%
Cash flow
$263/mo
Cash-on-cash
6.4%
Annual taxes
$3,850
Est. cash to close
$49,000

Priced below the block and likely needs work, so budget a rehab. The finished yield is among the strongest on the list. 3 bedroom in 77088.

Suburban
$200,000
1904 11th Street, Galena Park 77547
None bd · None ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1960
Est. rent
$2,448/mo
Cap rate
7.2%
Cash flow
$180/mo
Cash-on-cash
3.9%
Annual taxes
$5,503
Est. cash to close
$56,000

Newer suburban home in Galena Park, north of the city. Lower turnover and easier tenant placement than the inner-area picks.

Income in place
$237,900
319 E B Street, La Porte 77571
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1932
Est. rent
$2,856/mo
Cap rate
8.0%
Cash flow
$377/mo
Cash-on-cash
6.8%
Annual taxes
$4,090
Est. cash to close
$66,612

Tenant in place or move-in ready per the listing, so rent can start without a renovation. 4 bedroom in 77571.

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