What if you could swipe through investment properties the same way you swipe through dating apps? That’s exactly what RealSwipe does – and it’s solving one of the biggest headaches real estate investors face.
The platform was created by Saqib Dareshani, a computer engineer who’s also been investing in real estate for 16 years. He got tired of the same problem every investor deals with: you see a property listing, but there are no numbers to tell you if it’s actually a good deal.
The Problem With Traditional Property Searches
Here’s what usually happens when you search for investment properties on MLS or other listing sites:
You find a 24-unit building. It has a price. Maybe some photos. Basic details like the address and year it was built. But that’s about it.
Want to know if it’s a good investment? You’re on your own.
You can’t see the income. You don’t know the expenses. There’s no cap rate. No way to tell if the asking price makes any sense.
So you have two choices: call the realtor and hope they have answers, or skip it and move on. Neither option is great.
Why This Wastes Everyone’s Time
Most investors don’t have time to call about every single property. And even when you do call, the realtor might not have the financial details. Sometimes the numbers in listings aren’t even accurate.
This means you miss out on good deals because you couldn’t quickly figure out if they were worth pursuing. Or you waste hours chasing properties that were never going to work.
Book Your Strategy CallWhat RealSwipe Actually Does
RealSwipe pulls together 224,000 properties from multiple sources – MLS listings, off-market deals, foreclosures, and more. But here’s the game changer: it automatically runs the numbers for you.
Before you contact anyone, you get:
- Projected rental income based on market rents in that area
- Estimated operating expenses
- Net operating income (NOI)
- Cap rate calculations
- A complete pro forma showing what the property could generate
This is what Saqib calls “napkin math” – the quick calculation you need to decide if a property is worth your time.
How It Works In Practice
You set up what’s called a “buy box” – your specific criteria. Maybe you want properties in Houston with at least an 8% cap rate, built after a certain year, in a particular price range.
When properties matching your criteria hit the market, you get notified. You can immediately see the financial projections and decide if you want to reach out to the realtor.
If the numbers look good, you contact the agent already knowing the property’s potential. You can ask smart questions about why actual rents might be below market, what repairs are needed, and how much upside exists.
Real Example: Saqib’s First Deal
Saqib’s first investment property shows exactly why having the numbers matters.
He bought a fourplex for $375,000. It had a 10% cap rate, which caught his attention immediately. But he saw more potential.
The building was full of student tenants paying below-market rents. Instead of forcing everyone out to renovate, he waited for natural turnover. As students moved out throughout the year, he renovated each unit and bumped up the rent.
Within one year, he’d renovated the entire building. The results:
- Net operating income jumped 50%
- Property value increased to $675,000
- Current value is now $1,000,000
That’s the power of knowing the numbers before you buy. He could see the gap between current rents and market rents, and he had a plan to capture that value.
Built For Small And Medium Investors
Here’s what makes RealSwipe different from other real estate platforms – it’s built by an investor, for investors.
Saqib is the target customer. He owns duplexes, a five-unit building, a seven-unit building, and more. He knows what information matters when you’re analyzing a deal.
A venture capital firm in California wants RealSwipe to expand to serve big institutional investors. But Saqib is focused on keeping it useful for regular investors who are building their portfolios property by property.
Realtors Love It Too
One realtor recorded a testimonial saying: “What took me hours now takes me minutes, thanks to RealSwipe.”
Think about it from their perspective. Instead of spending hours pulling together comps, researching market rents, and building analysis spreadsheets, they can generate a complete property report in minutes.
They can send better information to their investor clients. They look more professional. And the investors who contact them through RealSwipe are serious and already interested in specific properties.
Going International
RealSwipe isn’t just for Canadian and US properties. The platform has partners bringing in deals from Mexico, Dubai, and soon Singapore.
The interesting part is how they handle different markets. Dubai, for example, typically uses “rent yield” instead of cap rates. RealSwipe converts everything to familiar metrics so you can compare a property in Dubai to one in Toronto or Houston using the same numbers.
This creates what Saqib calls a “level playing field” – you can evaluate opportunities anywhere in the world using consistent financial analysis.
Why International Matters
If all your equity is tied up in one city or country, it’s hard to diversify. You might have better opportunities elsewhere, but researching foreign markets is overwhelming.
RealSwipe makes it possible to browse international properties as easily as local ones. Same interface, same financial analysis, just different locations.
More Than Just Listings
RealSwipe is adding features that go way beyond property search:
CRM Integration: The platform connects with customer relationship management systems to help you track deals, manage contacts, and follow up systematically. They’ll even help you set it up as part of your subscription.
AI Voice Agents: Automated calling systems that can handle initial contact with sellers, screen leads, and manage follow-ups.
Auto Responders: Automated emails and texts that keep deals moving forward without you manually responding to everything.
Saqib’s philosophy is simple: successful real estate investing comes from having a pipeline of deals and a system to manage them. RealSwipe is building tools to make that easier.
The Bigger Picture
Behind the Tinder jokes and swipe interface, there’s a serious goal: getting more investors active in real estate to help address the housing shortage.
More investors means more capital flowing into real estate. More capital means more development. More development means more housing supply. More supply eventually helps stabilize prices.
By making real estate investing simpler and more accessible, RealSwipe aims to increase participation. The gamification and fun branding aren’t just marketing – they’re about making investing less intimidating for people who might otherwise never start.
The Bottom Line
RealSwipe solves a real problem: you can’t make smart investment decisions without financial data, and most property listings don’t give you that data.
By automatically generating pro forma projections for hundreds of thousands of properties, the platform lets you quickly separate promising deals from time-wasters.
You get the numbers first, then decide who to call. Not the other way around.
That simple shift saves hours of research time and helps you spot opportunities other investors might miss because they couldn’t quickly evaluate the potential.
Book Your Strategy CallFrequently Asked Questions
RealSwipe uses market rent data for the area and property type to project potential gross income. It then estimates operating expenses based on comparable properties and market data. The platform calculates net operating income (NOI) and cap rate from these projections, giving you a pro forma before you even contact the realtor.
No, RealSwipe is designed for small and medium-sized investors at any experience level. The platform actually helps newer investors learn by showing them pro forma projections for many properties, which naturally teaches you about market cap rates, typical expenses, and what makes a good deal.
RealSwipe uses reputable sources for market rent data and continuously works to improve accuracy. The projections show potential based on market conditions, not necessarily current performance. This is valuable because it helps you identify value-add opportunities where actual rents are below market rates.
Yes, RealSwipe covers both Canadian and US properties, with a total of 224,000 properties from multiple sources including MLS, off-market deals, and foreclosures. The platform also has international partners bringing in properties from Mexico, Dubai, and other countries.
Yes, and realtors love it because it saves them hours of work. One realtor said what used to take hours now takes minutes. Realtors can quickly generate property analysis reports and send comprehensive financial data to their investor clients, making them more efficient and professional.
A RealSwipe pro forma includes projected gross rental income based on market rents, estimated operating expenses, net operating income (NOI), cap rate calculations, and unit-by-unit breakdowns where available. You get a complete financial picture before reaching out to anyone about the property.
You create a ‘buy box’ with your specific criteria like minimum cap rate, location, property type, year built, and price range. RealSwipe automatically notifies you when properties matching your requirements become available, so you don’t have to constantly search manually.
Yes, RealSwipe integrates with CRM systems to help you manage your deal pipeline, track contacts, and automate follow-ups. The platform includes setup support and can connect with tools like AI voice agents, auto responders, and dialers to systematize your investing process.
