All articles about Louisiana Investment Property Guide.
New Orleans STR permits are locked down. The three most profitable alternatives are mid-term rentals, Baton Rouge buy-and-hold, and Shreveport cash-flow properties.
Louisiana inherited property can't transfer with clear title without a recorded Judgment of Possession. Here's how to evaluate title risks and structure a safe purchase.
A Louisiana termite bond must be transferred within 7 days of closing or the structural damage warranty is void. Here's the exact protocol to follow at every deal.
Louisiana's lower prices and no transfer tax beat Texas property taxes and Florida insurance costs for cash-flow investors — if you manage the civil law learning curve.
New Orleans CSTR permits are frozen and LLCs can't hold residential STR permits. Here are three legal strategies that generate comparable income without the lottery.
New Orleans NSTR requires primary residence and a quarterly lottery. CSTR permits are under moratorium since June 2023. Here's what's actually possible in 2026.
East Baton Rouge millage is 114.5 mills; Orleans Parish hits 154.1 mills. See how parish tax rates affect your investment property cash flow.
New Orleans landlords must register under the Healthy Homes program. Visible mold is a code violation. Anti-retaliation rules protect tenants for 6 months after complaints.
New Orleans STR gross yields hit 26%+ in some neighborhoods. But the CSTR moratorium, block lottery, and civil law title risks catch most out-of-state investors off guard.
Hard money in Louisiana covers 80-90% of purchase and 100% of rehab for non-habitable properties. Learn how civil law closing rules affect private lending timelines.
Louisiana forced heirs under 24 can claim their legitime up to 5 years post-succession. Buying inherited property without a recorded Judgment of Possession is a title defect.
Baton Rouge median listing is $269,900 with 114.5-mill property taxes. LSU student housing, petrochemical workers, and state government drive stable rental demand.
Shreveport's 18.4 price-to-rent ratio, Lafayette's diversified economy, and Lake Charles' LNG-driven demand create three distinct investment profiles. Compare them here.
Louisiana imposes seller-beware via redhibition. A properly drafted waiver must cite Civil Code Articles 2520–2548, appear in both the purchase contract and Act of Sale.
Louisiana's Rule for Possession eviction can reach a hearing in days. Learn the 5-day notice rules, filing steps, and self-help eviction traps to avoid.
Louisiana has no state transfer tax but charges notary fees, title insurance, and recording costs. Total closing costs run 2–5% of purchase price. Full breakdown inside.
An elevation certificate documents your property's lowest floor vs. Base Flood Elevation. In Louisiana, it can cut flood insurance by thousands annually under Risk Rating 2.0.