What software actually helps you on the first pass, and where does it fall short?

[Ali Kalaei]

I’m curious what people are actually using in the early deal screen before a full walkthrough or detailed scope, not asking about a perfect all-in-one tool. What software, calculators, or data sources actually earn a spot in your workflow when you’re doing the first pass on a flip or heavy value-add deal?

For example:

- deal analysis tools

- repair estimators

- comp tools

- spreadsheet templates

- photo / listing-based workflows

- anything else that saves real time

What I’m most interested in is where each one helps, and where it stops being trustworthy.

Do you use any software for: rough rehab budgeting, quick screening, ARV / comp work, holding-cost / margin checks?

What are the biggest flaws? too generic on pricing, weak on local costs, bad with limited photos, not detailed enough on scope, fine for screening, useless for final numbers, something else.

Wondering what actually helps in real life versus what sounds good until you try to use it on a real deal.