Step 1: Installation

Good News: The extension is free and takes less than 2 minutes to install!
How to Install:
  1. Open Chrome Web Store

    Go to chrome.google.com/webstore and search for "Real Estate Investor Analyzer"

  2. Click "Add to Chrome"

    A popup will appear asking for permission. Click "Add extension" to confirm.

  3. 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

Pro Tip: Don't have these numbers memorized? Use the defaults! You can always adjust them later when analyzing specific properties.

Step 3: Analyze Your First Property

Now let's analyze a real property. Here's how:

Important: Please ensure your use of third-party real estate websites complies with their Terms of Service.
Quick Start Guide:
  1. Go to Zillow or Redfin

    Find any property listing you're interested in.

  2. Click the Extension Icon

    Look for the Real Estate Analyzer icon in your Chrome toolbar (top-right). Click it.

  3. 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.

  4. See All 4 Investment Strategies

    Scroll down to see financial analysis for Long-Term Rental, Short-Term Rental, and Fix & Flip strategies.

  5. 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.

Congrats! You now know how to use the Real Estate Investor Analyzer. Next, learn about different investment strategies →
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