Getting started

New to real estate investing? Follow this path to learn the basics—from key terms to finding and evaluating your first deal.

Real estate investing 101
Foundations: what residential investing is, key terms, and how to get informed as a new investor.
Deal SourcingGetting StartedProp CafeLong-form12 min read
What is cap rate? (5 min)
A quick introduction to capitalization rate and how investors use it to compare properties.
Deal AnalysisGetting StartedYouTubeMicro5 min
MLS vs off-market: where to find deals
Where investors find opportunities and how to build deal flow.
Deal SourcingGetting StartedCuratedMicro6 min read
How to read a deal score in Prop Cafe
Use deal scoring and risk assessment to compare opportunities quickly.
Deal AnalysisBuilding SkillsProp CafeMicro4 min read