For New Investors

Your First Deal Without The Fear

Stop watching from the sidelines. Get the same analysis tools the pros use—without the learning curve. We'll guide you through every step.

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Guided tutorials

Built for Beginners

Learn while you analyze. Every feature designed to build your confidence.

Step-by-Step Guidance

Every analysis walks you through the process. Learn what ARV, rehab costs, and MAO mean as you go.

Risk Warnings

AI flags potential issues before you make an offer. Know the red flags experienced investors watch for.

Conservative Estimates

Our calculations build in safety margins. We'd rather you pass on a good deal than lose money on a bad one.

Educational Tooltips

Hover over any metric to understand what it means and why it matters for your investment.

Deal Recommendations

Not sure if a deal is good? We'll tell you. Clear pass/consider/strong buy recommendations.

Learn As You Analyze

Every report teaches you something new. Build your investor intuition with real deals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from new real estate investors

Absolutely! PropLab was designed with beginners in mind. Every analysis includes educational tooltips explaining terms like ARV, MAO, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return. You'll learn the language of real estate investing while analyzing actual deals.

ARV stands for After Repair Value—what a property will be worth after renovations. It's the foundation of every investment calculation. PropLab calculates ARV automatically by analyzing comparable sales in the area and adjusting for property differences.

PropLab provides clear deal recommendations: Pass, Consider, or Strong Buy based on your investment criteria. We also flag specific risks like overpriced ARV, unrealistic rehab budgets, or difficult exit strategies so you understand exactly why a deal might be risky.

PropLab can analyze wholesale deals where you don't need to buy the property—you assign your contract to another investor for a fee. We can also model creative financing structures like seller financing or subject-to deals that require less cash upfront.

PropLab analyzes every property for multiple exit strategies side-by-side. You'll see projected returns for flipping, renting, and BRRRR so you can choose the best fit for your goals, risk tolerance, and available capital. We recommend most beginners start with simpler deals.

Start by analyzing properties on Zillow, Redfin, or the MLS to practice. You can also analyze wholesale deals, off-market properties from direct mail, or auction listings. PropLab works with any US property address—just paste it in and get instant analysis.

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