Getting Started
Learn how to install and use the Real Estate Investor Analyzer extension.
Step 1: Installation
How to Install:
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Open Chrome Web Store
Go to
chrome.google.com/webstoreand search for "Real Estate Investor Analyzer" -
Click "Add to Chrome"
A popup will appear asking for permission. Click "Add extension" to confirm.
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The extension is ready!
You'll see the extension icon appear in your Chrome toolbar (top-right corner). You're all set!
Step 2: First Time Setup
The first time you use the extension, you'll want to customize your default settings. This takes just 2 minutes:
Set Your Investment Parameters:
Down Payment %
Default: 20%
How much of the purchase price you plan to put down when buying a property. (If you always put down 25%, change this to 25%)
Closing Costs %
Default: 4%
Extra costs when buying (legal fees, inspections, title, etc.)
Selling Costs %
Default: 6%
Realtor commissions and costs when you sell (mostly relevant for fix & flip)
Vacancy Loss %
Default: 5%
Expected months when the rental unit sits empty between tenants
Step 3: Analyze Your First Property
Now let's analyze a real property. Here's how:
Quick Start Guide:
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Go to Zillow or Redfin
Find any property listing you're interested in.
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Click the Extension Icon
Look for the Real Estate Analyzer icon in your Chrome toolbar (top-right). Click it.
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Review the Property Data
The extension reads property information visible on the current listing and uses it for analysis: address, price, bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, and other details displayed on the page.
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See All 4 Investment Strategies
Scroll down to see financial analysis for Long-Term Rental, Short-Term Rental, and Fix & Flip strategies.
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Check the AI Verdict
The extension recommends which strategy makes the most sense for this specific property.
What to Look For:
- Green numbers = Positive cash flow (Property makes money)
- Red numbers = Negative cash flow (Property costs money each month)
- ROI = Return on Investment (How much your money grows)
- Cap Rate = Capitalization Rate (How profitable the property is)
Step 4: Customize for Individual Properties
Every property is different. You can override the default settings for specific properties:
Why Override Settings?
- Different financing: "I'm putting 30% down on this one"
- Property-specific costs: "This property has a known expensive repair we need to account for"
- Market variations: "Vacancy is higher in this neighborhood"
When you override settings for a single property, they only affect that property's analysis—your global defaults stay the same.