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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know to use PropStream like a pro.
Getting Started with PropStream
It’s easy to get started. Sign up for a free 7-day trial, attend our live webinars, and connect with us on social. It’s that easy!
How do I sign up for a one time 7-day free trial of PropStream?
Sign up here to receive a free 7-day trial of PropStream. Cancel anytime. There is no obligation to subscribe.
What’s the best way to learn how to use PropStream?
There are four ways to learn about PropStream.
Live Onboarding
If you're new to PropStream, we recommend starting with a live onboarding session to learn the platform, build Lead Lists, and understand the core tools before joining our weekly webinars.
Morning Session: 7:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM ET (Monday-Friday)
Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET (Monday-Thursday)
Onboarding sessions are designed to help you:
- Navigate the PropStream platform
- Understand the core tools and features
- Learn how property searches work
- Build your first lead lists
- Establish a strong foundation for future training
Live Webinars
- Monday: Search Properties: Strategic List Building
- Tuesday: Identify Properties: Accurate Analysis & Comping
- Wednesday: Connect with Owners: Marketing Campaigns & Outreach
- Wednesday (12pm PT): Lunch & Listings with Eddie
- Thursday: BatchDialer Overview: Dialing & Outreach Solutions
Daily webinars take place at 11:00 AM PT | 2:00 PM ET (unless otherwise noted).
PropStream Academy
You can also take free courses in our PropStream Academy.
Video Library
Check out our recorded tutorials for step-by-step instructions on how to do everything within PropStream.
Social Communities
Connect with PropStream on our various social channels:
What does a free trial include?
- Full access to PropStream (Team Members not included)
- 50 Imports/Exports of Properties
- Ability to purchase all in-app products (skip tracing & marketing), excluding Lead Automator.
How do I sign-up for the PropStream Academy?
Based on your community status there are 3 easy ways you can enroll for free into the PropStream Academy.
- Subscribers of PropStream
If you already have a PropStream Account, check to see if we have sent you an email with sign-up instructions and PropStream Academy credentials. - New to PropStream
If you have never joined our community before we recommend signing up for our 7-day Free Trial and we will then email your PropStream Academy credentials. - Sign Up Directly
You can just cut to the chase and sign up for our free courses directly!
For more information about the Academy click here.
Pricing
Simple, straightforward pricing. Choose the features that are right for you to grow your business.
What is PropStream’s current pricing?
PropStream’s pricing can be found here: Pricing
Customer Service
You’ve got questions. We have the answers. Give us a call and let us help.
How do I get a hold of Customer Service?
Customer Service can be reached by phone at 877.204.9040 or email at support@propstream.com.
Customer Service is available Monday – Friday, 6 AM PT – 6 PM PT.
How do I cancel my PropStream account?
To cancel your subscription, please contact our Customer Support during business hours at (877) 817-7377 prior to your next billing cycle date.
How does a team member create their account?
If you’re a team admin:
- Go to Account (Gear Icon) on the left-hand side and locate the Team card.
- Add a new team member.
- Set up their access and create their password.
The same password rules and real-time validation apply when creating team member accounts.
Can an admin reset or change a team member’s password?
Yes. Team admins can update a team member’s password by:
- Go to Account (Gear Icon) on the left-hand side and locate the Team card.
- Selecting the team member.
- Editing their profile or password.
- Following the same password rules and on-screen validation.
This applies to both Scout and Full Access team members.
How do I reactivate my PropStream account?
To reactivate your PropStream account, please call or email Customer Service or sign in to your account. If you forgot your password, click “forgot password” to reset. You will then be able to reactivate your account.
When you reactivate your PropStream account, your monthly charge will be at the current PropStream monthly subscriber rate.
How do I update my email address and password?
To update your email or password:
- Log in to your PropStream account.
- Go to Account (Gear Icon) on the left-hand side.
- Click Update your email and/or password under your profile card.
- Review the real-time validation messages.
- Save your changes.
Your update won’t submit until all password requirements are met.
How do I reset my password?
If you’ve forgotten your password or need to create a new one:
- Go to the PropStream login page.
- Click “Forgot Password?”
- Enter the email address associated with your account.
- Follow the link sent to your email to create a new password.
As you type your new password, you’ll see real-time feedback letting you know if it meets all requirements before you submit.
Data Questions
All the answers to your PropStream real estate data questions.
What data does PropStream include?
PropStream’s nationwide property data is multi-sourced from county recordings, MLS records, and private data sources, giving you access to the most comprehensive and accurate database available of over 160 million properties.
PropStream provides daily updates to:
- MLS Listings (Sales, Failed Listings, Active, Pending, and Contingent Listings)
- Pre-foreclosure Filings and Public Auctions
- Foreclosed Properties & Real Estate Owned (REO)
- Vacant Properties
- Tax Liens
- HOA & Mechanic’s Liens
- Cash Buyers
- High Equity
- Free & Clear Properties
- Non-Owner Occupied Properties
- Bankruptcy Filings
- Divorce Filings
- Deceased Owners
- Linked Properties
- Flippers
- “Zombie” Foreclosures
- Rental Values
- Mortgage Information
- Senior Owners
- Tired Landlords
- Upside down properties
Do all counties/states provide the same information?
No. A small number of counties across the U.S. restrict certain information from Public Records, such as bedroom and bathroom counts.
Non-disclosure states (Alaska, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri (some counties), Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Utah and Wyoming) eliminate the sales price from being publicly available, requiring all companies that are not Agents/Brokers to create an estimated sales price using logic and market intelligence.
How often is PropStream’s data updated?
- MLS data is updated daily
- Vacant data is updated monthly
- Tax Assessor updates annually (some counties update more frequently)
Does PropStream data include the number of units for multi-family residents?
Yes. PropStream pulls data directly from the county tax assessor. The property classification (i.e., Property Type or County Land Use Codes) identifies the type of property. In a lot of areas, the counties will classify the properties as:
- Duplex (2 units)
- Triplex (3 units)
- Quad Plex (4 units)
- Multi-family (5+)
- Multi-family (10+)
The counties also have counts broken out by residential and commercial. However, some counties may not populate that information in their public records.
Why would property info (number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, etc.) appear differently on the MLS vs within PropStream?
- Owner obtained permits and made legal/permitted upgrades, and the county has not yet updated it.
- Owner did not legally pull a permit, so it will never be reported to the county.
- An agent entered/mis-keyed the wrong information into the MLS.
Is PropStream data scrubbed for Do Not Call (DNC) lists?
Yes, PropStream now offers Free DNC scrubbing. Our PropStream Skip Trace DNC flag includes known litigators: (a) Federal & State Do Not Call Lists (b) Government Numbers, (c) Attorney Numbers, (d) Anti Telemarketing Groups, (e) Plaintiffs of litigation, and Pre-Litigation cases. *PropStream engages an independent third party to perform skip-tracing.
Who performs skip tracing for PropStream?
PropStream engages with an independent third-party service provider to perform skip tracing. This ensures compliance with industry standards and legal requirements.
Does the sale amount under the Cash Sale tab include the Wholesale Fee (if any)?
The Sale Amount is the purchase price of the physical property – what the Buyer paid for the house. We do not know if the wholesale fee is included.
How do I identify new records being added to an existing marketing list?
Use the “Date added to List” column header within the My Properties page.
If you have upgraded to a plan with Lead Automator or added Lead Automator to your plan, you can automate marketing lists that you have saved and PropStream will automatically add and remove properties that meet or no longer meet your criteria.
Do my unused monthly saves roll over to the next month?
No, unused saves do not carry over. Each month your account automatically refreshes with the full number of saves included in your specific plan. If you run out of saves, you can make one-time purchases to obtain additional saves.
What is the Assumable Mortgages Lead List in PropStream?
The Assumable Mortgages Lead List helps real estate investors find properties with potentially assumable financing in one click. It identifies properties with open FHA, VA, or USDA loans and displays the loan type, estimated loan balance, and estimated interest rate on each result. You can find it under Filters → Lead Lists → Assumable Mtg. on the Search and My Properties pages.
How do I find properties with assumable FHA, VA, or USDA loans?
In PropStream, use the Assumable Mortgages Lead List under the Lead Lists section of the Filters menu. The list identifies properties where every open loan is FHA, VA, or USDA, helping you find potential assumable loan opportunities and potentially below-market financing. You can then layer additional PropStream filters to narrow your results by criteria such as equity, property type, location, or other investment factors.
PropStream Features
Frequently asked questions about how to use our features to search for a property.
What types of property searches can be performed?
County, City, and Zip Code (up-to 5 Zip Codes at a time) or a specific address. You can also use the draw search feature to draw a radius around the area you would like to search in.
Can I perform a search by APN?
Yes, use the following format: APN# (Exact APN), County, State.
How do I import a large list?
To import a large list and refresh with the latest information, you will need to upgrade your subscription to include Lead Automator. You can then import the same number of records as the subscription level you chose allows. If you require more records, you can either upgrade your Lead Automator subscription or purchase additional records for a small fee from within the Add-On Services section within the PropStream settings tab.
If you want to import a large list for marketing purposes only, import the same number of records as your subscription level allows from within the Contacts tab.
Can I combine multiple automated lists?
To combine multiple automated lists into another list, click on “Actions” from the drop-down menu, then select “Add to Automated List”. Or simply use your mouse to drag and drop one list into another. The properties that are being placed into the new list will no longer follow the criteria of the list you took it from. They will follow the criteria of the automated list you are applying it to.
What is PropStream Click-to-Dial, and how does it work?
PropStream Click-to-Dial lets you instantly call leads by clicking a phone number directly in the platform. With a built-in softphone (VoIP), you can place calls immediately, moving from research to live conversations in seconds without leaving PropStream.
What are Dialer Campaigns in PropStream?
PropStream’s Dialer Campaigns let you organize outbound calling, track connections, and manage team assignments, all in one workspace.
How many calls can I make per day with PropStream Dialer Campaigns?
With Click-to-Dial and Dialer Campaigns, you can make up to 150 calls per day. Need more? BatchDialer integration increases call volume while keeping leads organized.
How can I track my campaign progress in PropStream?
Track dialer, email, and postcard campaigns in one centralized dashboard to monitor connections, opens, clicks, and lead activity.
How many calls can I make per day with Click-to-Dial?
You can make up to 50 attempted calls per day per phone number using Click-to-Dial. Customers can get up to 3 phone numbers and therefore make up to 150 calls.
What is the PropStream and LoanGeek integration?
The PropStream and LoanGeek integration connects property research and financing in one workflow. Investors can access LoanGeek directly from a property’s Property Details Page in PropStream to explore financing options for a potential deal.
How do I access LoanGeek in PropStream?
Open a property’s Property Details Page, select Tools, and choose LoanGeek. After confirming that you want to continue, you’ll be redirected to LoanGeek, where you can provide basic project details and explore available financing options.
How do I pull a “Flipper” list?
How do I pull a “Flipper” list?
How do I include records with “Unknown Equity”?
Unknown equity is found after creating a search with equity. If you are targeting 30% or more equity, an option will appear to include unknown equity.
How do I search for vacant land?
Go to the property characteristics filter section and filter by property class “Vacant Land”, then specify the types of vacant land you are looking for under property type.
What is the Rental ROI Calculator used for?
The Rental ROI Calculator is used to evaluate the financial performance of a rental property by calculating cash flow, cap rate, and long-term ROI based on income, expenses, and financing inputs.
How does the Fix & Flip Analyzer help investors?
The Fix & Flip Analyzer helps investors estimate total costs, projected profit, and ROI for a flip, while also calculating the maximum allowable offer (MAO) to avoid overpaying on a deal.
Can I use these calculators directly within PropStream?
Yes, both the Rental ROI Calculator and Fix & Flip Analyzer are built into the Property Details page, allowing you to analyze deals, adjust assumptions, and make decisions without leaving your workflow.
What Is Skip Tracing & Why Do You Need It?
Skip tracing is the process of finding contact information, such as names, emails, and phone numbers for individuals who are difficult to locate. It’s crucial for real estate investors, agents, brokers, and wholesalers to reach property owners or potential buyers and sellers.
Why You Need It:
Skip tracing helps you connect with leads, negotiate deals, and close sales faster by providing accurate contact details.
Cost on PropStream:
Skip tracing is free on the Pro and Elite plans. If you're on the Essentials plan, you can add Lead Automator (starting at $27/month) to get free skip tracing as well.
How do I collapse the map to view more property details?
To collapse the map and expand the property details, hover over and click the arrow icon located at the top of the map. This will hide the map and give you a larger view of the property information.
What is the difference between a Map Card, a Search Card, and a Property Card?
A Map Card is a quick snapshot of the property. It has a regular and expanded view. The search card is a simplified version of the Map Card and contains less statistical information about the property. Search Cards are also displayed in two columns on larger monitors. To access more detailed information, select the Map Card or open the Property Card.
What types of loans can I explore through LoanGeek?
LoanGeek connects real estate investors with lenders that offer investment-focused financing options for small to medium-sized businesses. Available financing varies by project and lender, so users can review options based on their specific deal needs.
PropStream Intelligence
Find quick answers about PropStream Intelligence, including how the PSI Assistant and AI-powered insights, real-time property data, and built-in tools help you analyze deals, evaluate markets, and make smarter real estate decisions.
What is PropStream Intelligence?
PropStream Intelligence is an AI-powered data system that uses predictive analytics and machine learning to analyze real estate data and deliver actionable insights. It helps investors, wholesalers, agents, brokers, and real estate professionals identify motivated sellers, evaluate property conditions, estimate wholesale values, and find opportunities faster using real-time, data-driven insights.
How does the PSI Assistant work?
The PropStream Intelligence Assistant (PSI) is an AI-powered real estate research tool that delivers property-specific insights and real-time responses directly on the Property Details page. Using agentic AI and live property data, it analyzes key attributes to provide tailored answers to your questions. Ask about investment metrics, comps, cash flow, ARV, rent estimates, and more, or use suggested prompts to quickly evaluate opportunities.
Can the PSI Assistant help with deal analysis?
Yes. PSI instantly evaluates properties and investment metrics like ARV, cap rate, cash flow, profit potential, comparable sales, and more, helping investors assess deals faster and with greater confidence.
Which tools work with the PropStream Intelligence Assistant?
The PSI Assistant integrates seamlessly with PropStream’s calculators, including the Rental ROI Calculator and Fix & Flip Analyzer, so you can analyze cash flow, forecast returns, estimate rehab costs, and determine maximum allowable offer (MAO) in one workflow.
Is the PSI Assistant included in all PropStream plans?
The PropStream Intelligence Assistant is available across subscriptions and can be used during your 7-day free trial.
What is PropStream AI Search?
PropStream AI Search is an AI-powered property search feature that lets you describe the properties you’re looking for using everyday language. It works with PropStream’s 160+ Property Search filters to turn your description into a property search while showing you the criteria AI applied.
How does AI Search work in PropStream?
Simply describe the type of property or opportunity you’re looking for, and AI Search translates your request into relevant search criteria. You can review the applied filters, refine your search conversationally, or adjust the filters manually. AI Search also supports voice input for hands-free searching.
What is the AI Summary button, and where do I find it?
The AI Summary button is a new feature part of PropStream Intelligence on the Property Details page that instantly generates an AI-powered investment summary for the property you're viewing. You'll find it at the top of the page, next to the Tools dropdown. With one click, PropStream Intelligence opens and provides a concise overview—no prompts or setup required.
What information does the AI Summary include?
The AI Summary highlights the key details investors need most, including the property's After Repair Value (ARV), comparable properties (comps), distress indicators, mortgage information, and linked properties. It also recommends helpful next steps, such as running comps, opening the Rental ROI Calculator or the Fix & Flip Analyzer, or skip tracing the property.
Can I customize or write my own prompt for the AI Summary Button?
No. The AI Summary is part of PropStream Intelligence and uses a built-in prompt that automatically generates a summary of the property you're viewing. Once PropStream Intelligence opens, you can continue the conversation by asking additional questions or exploring the property in more detail.
What can I do after I get my summary?
The AI Summary is designed to help you take action faster. From the PropStream Intelligence summary, you can open the Rental ROI Calculator, launch the Fix & Flip Analyzer, run comparable property analysis, skip-trace the owner, or continue chatting with PropStream Intelligence for deeper property insights.
Is this available on mobile?
Not at this time. The AI Summary button is currently available only within the PropStream web application and PropStream white-label web applications. Support for the iOS and Android mobile apps is being considered for a future release.
Can I refine my property search with AI Search?
Yes. After creating a search with AI Search, you can add or change criteria using natural language or PropStream’s traditional filter search. This lets you refine your results while maintaining visibility and control over the filters being used.
PropStream Connect
PropStream Connect gives real estate professionals the tools they need to find, contact, and follow up with leads. With features like free skip tracing, Click-to-Dial, Dialer Campaigns, Lead Automator, and discounted direct mail, it's built to help you spend less time managing leads and more time closing deals.
What is PropStream Connect?
PropStream Connect is an all-in-one lead engagement and communication solution that lets users connect directly with property owners within PropStream. It combines tools such as free skip tracing, Lead Automator, Click-to-Dial, Dialer Campaigns, and discounted direct mail services into a single bundled offering.
What features are included with PropStream Connect?
PropStream Connect includes:
- Free Skip Tracing
- In-app Click-to-Dial
- Dialer Campaigns
- Lead Automator
- Discounted Direct Mail & Postcards
Is PropStream Connect a new product?
PropStream Connect is a rebrand of the current Lead Automator subscription bundle. While the included functionality remains largely the same, the new branding better reflects the full suite of communication and outreach tools offered.
Is there a free trial for PropStream Connect?
Yes. Monthly Essentials users receive a 14-day free trial of PropStream Connect once they are on a paid PropStream subscription. Essentials users on an annual plan receive 2 months of PropStream Connect at no additional cost.
How much does PropStream Connect cost?
PropStream Connect is s included at no additional cost for Pro and Elite subscribers and is available as a $30/month add-on for Essentials plan users.
What is Lead Automator?
Lead Automator is a feature within PropStream Connect that helps users automate lead monitoring and follow-up workflows. It continuously scans saved lists for updates and can trigger alerts and outreach actions based on user-defined criteria.
What is changing with the Lead Automator name?
Lead Automator will continue to exist as a feature within PropStream Connect. The overall bundle is being renamed to better distinguish the automation feature from the broader communication and outreach services included in the subscription.
Will existing Lead Automator customers lose any functionality?
No. Existing functionality and services included in the current Lead Automator bundle will remain available under the new PropStream Connect branding.
What is included with free skip tracing?
PropStream Connect includes free skip tracing for the main account holder, matching the account's monthly save limits. PropStream offers skiptracing for both individually owned properties and properties owned by LLCs, corporations, and trusts. If phone numbers or email addresses cannot be found for a property, the request will not count against the user’s allotted limit.
What calling features are included?
PropStream Connect includes in-app Click-to-Dial and Dialer Campaigns, allowing users to contact leads directly from the platform. Customers can select their preferred area code and receive three included phone numbers, which can be replaced every 7 days. Users can also make up to 150 call attempts per day.
Mobile
Ready to take your property research on the road? Check out the mobile app’s basics to get started.
Does the mobile app have the same features as the desktop version?
The mobile app gives you:
- Nationwide Data Access
- Detailed Property and Owner Information
- Access to Comparables
- The Ability to Skip Trace
- Market Directly to a Property Owner (send a postcard)
- Add Team Members
Currently, there is no way to generate a marketing list from the Mobile App.
What type of details are available on the mobile app?
- Property Details
- Tax Information
- Transaction History
- Open Loans
How do I locate my list once a skip trace is performed?
Skip Traced results appear under “Skip Trace” within the mobile app. Once you have skip traced a property, the skip trace area will remove the blue “run skip trace” button and populate the landline, cell phone number, and email address in that area. You will also find it when using the desktop version on the contacts page, where your skip tracing results are stored. Look for the label “mobile favorites”. *PropStream engages an independent third party to perform skip-tracing.
Can I take a picture of a property while in the driving app?
Currently, photos are only available for use in the Postcard service and can be added to any postcard that allows the background image to be replaced or inserted as a property photo into our designated postcards.
Can I favorite a property on my drive history and then view on the desktop and on mobile?
Yes, the property will appear within the desktop version of PropStream in Mobile Favorites in the My Properties section located in the left-hand navigation.
How do I collapse the map to view more property details?
Click the up arrow at the top middle of the screen to collapse the map and view property details.
How do I select my comps filter criteria?
On the comps screen, select the three vertical lines to the right of “Both” Public Records and MLS.
How do I add notes for a specific property?
When you are in a property, click on the “tag” in the upper right corner of your app screen, to the left of the red heart. You can then enter any notes and add property tags and assign to a Team Member.
If I favorite a property on the mobile app that is already in a marketing list, how will I know?
If you favorite a property that is already in a marketing list, the heart will be filled red. If it is already in a marketing list, it will not appear in your mobile favorites.
If you want to add a saved property to your mobile favorites, un-favorite the property (uncheck the heart) and then re-add the property by re-favoriting it. This will show the property in both the marketing list and in mobile favorites.