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PropGuide 101: Getting Started in 5 Minutes

Learn how to set up PropGuide and analyze your first property deal. A quick-start guide for real estate investors.

By Patrik

Welcome to PropGuide

You just signed up for PropGuide—now what? This quick guide walks you through analyzing your first deal in under 5 minutes. No spreadsheets required.

What You'll Learn

  • How to add your first property lead
  • What the lead score means (and why it matters)
  • How to contact sellers automatically
  • How to generate shareable investment reports

Let's dive in.

Watch the Quick Start Video

Step 1: Sign Up and Log In

Head to app.propguide.ai and click Sign in with Google. One click and you're in.

Your 14-day free trial starts immediately—no credit card needed.

Step 2: Add Your First Lead

From the dashboard, navigate to Leads and click Add Lead.

Paste any Zillow or MLS listing URL. PropGuide automatically extracts the property details: address, price, square footage, and more.

Within seconds, you'll see a Lead Score from 0-10.

Step 3: Understand Your Lead Score

The lead score tells you how attractive the deal is based on the ARV ratio (listing price compared to After Repair Value).

  • 8-10: Hot deal. Low price relative to value. Act fast.
  • 5-7: Solid opportunity. Worth a closer look.
  • 1-4: Overpriced. Likely needs significant negotiation.

The higher the score, the more potential profit margin exists.

Step 4: Contact the Seller

Don't let good deals slip away. PropGuide can automatically send an SMS to the listing agent or seller when you add a lead.

Enable Auto-SMS in your settings, or send messages manually from the Messaging popover accessible from any page.

Track all your conversations in one place. Know exactly which leads you've contacted and their responses.

Step 5: Generate an Investment Report

Found a deal worth pursuing? Generate a Shareable Investment Report with one click.

Your report includes:

  • Deal Score (Hold and Flip analysis)
  • ARV Estimate with confidence range
  • Comparable Sales from recent transactions
  • Key Financial Metrics for quick decision-making

Share the report URL with buyers, partners, or lenders—no PropGuide login required on their end.

Next Steps

Now that you've analyzed your first deal:

  • Set up SMS templates for faster outreach
  • Explore the Pipeline to track leads through offer stages
  • Check the Messaging popover for seller responses

Real estate moves fast. With PropGuide, you move faster.


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