Murphy Developments & Funding
Real estate investing apps

The Best Real Estate Investing Apps for Property Investors

Real Estate Investments, Technology

Technology has transformed real estate investing. Today's investors have access to powerful tools that would have taken hours of manual research just a decade ago — all available on a smartphone. Whether you're analyzing deals, finding off-market properties, or managing a rental portfolio, there's an app for that.

Here are the best real estate investing apps every property investor should have on their phone.

Zillow

Property Search & Valuation

The most widely used real estate app for browsing listings, checking Zestimates, and researching neighborhood data. Useful for quick ARV estimates and market comparisons, though professional appraisals are always recommended for investment decisions.

Best for: Quick property research and market overviews

Redfin

Property Search & Market Data

Redfin offers detailed listing data, price history, and neighborhood statistics. Its "Hot Homes" feature identifies properties likely to sell quickly — useful for investors who need to move fast.

Best for: Detailed listing data and price history

DealCheck

Investment Analysis

A powerful deal analysis tool that calculates cash flow, cap rate, ROI, and other key metrics for rental properties, fix & flips, and BRRRR deals. Essential for quickly evaluating whether a deal makes financial sense.

Best for: Rental property and fix & flip deal analysis

BiggerPockets

Community & Education

The largest online community for real estate investors. The app provides access to forums, podcasts, calculators, and a network of investors, agents, and lenders. Invaluable for new investors learning the ropes.

Best for: Networking, education, and deal calculators

PropStream

Lead Generation & Research

A comprehensive data platform for finding off-market properties, researching ownership history, identifying distressed properties, and building targeted marketing lists. A favorite among wholesalers and experienced investors.

Best for: Finding off-market deals and motivated sellers

Rentometer

Rental Market Analysis

Quickly compare rental rates in any market by address. Essential for investors evaluating rental properties to ensure their projected rents are realistic and competitive.

Best for: Validating rental rate assumptions

Google Maps / Street View

Property Research

Don't overlook the basics. Google Maps and Street View allow you to virtually tour a neighborhood, assess proximity to amenities, and evaluate a property's condition before visiting in person.

Best for: Neighborhood research and virtual property tours

Buildium / AppFolio

Property Management

For investors managing rental portfolios, these property management platforms streamline rent collection, maintenance requests, tenant communication, and financial reporting.

Best for: Managing rental portfolios efficiently

The Right Tools + The Right Lender

The best apps in the world won't close a deal without the right financing in place. Murphy Developments & Funding provides fast, flexible hard money loans so you can move quickly when you find the right opportunity.

Get a loan commitment in as little as 24 hours — so you're always ready to act when the right deal comes along.