Welcome to BrightInvestor!

1. First, you will notice the Map Viewport. This is the center space where you will map all your data.

Screenshot of: You will first notice the **Map Viewport**, this center space where you will map all your data.

2. You can zoom in or out by scrolling, or you can press these + or - buttons.

$Screenshot of: You can **zoom in or out** by scrolling, or you can press these **\+** or buttons.$

3. By clicking the Satellite button, you can change views for a different perspective.

Screenshot of: By clicking the **Satellite** button, you can change views for a different perspective.

Tip! Press the checkmark by Labels to make your map look cleaner.

4. Drag and drop the yellow BrightInvestor pin over the map to get a focused view by radius.

Screenshot of: **Drag and drop** the yellow BrightInvestor pin over the map to get a focused view by radius.

Tip! You can also drop a pin by right-clicking anywhere on the map and pressing Drop Pin.

5. The Search Bar allows you to input and view markets by Addresses, Neighborhoods, Zip Codes, and Cities.

Screenshot of: The **Search Bar** allows you to input and view markets by **Addresses, Neighborhoods, Zip Codes,** and **Cities.**

6. After dropping a pin or searching an area in the search bar, Step 1 of the sidebar is where you select from a variety of data types.

Screenshot of: After dropping a pin or searching an area in the search bar, **Step 1** of the sidebar is where you select from a variety of data types.

7. After selecting a data type, Step 2 of the sidebar allows you to tailor the data to your criteria.

Screenshot of: After selecting a data type, **Step 2** of the sidebar allows you to tailor the data to your criteria.

8. Step 3 of the sidebar displays the Data Summary of your selected area, allowing you to identify trends and compare locations to find the best of them.

Screenshot of: **Step 3** of the sidebar displays the **Data Summary** of your selected area, allowing you to identify trends and compare locations to find the best of them.

9. At the end of a search, you can Add Map To Layer to stack data types on top of each other.

Screenshot of: At the end of a search, you can **Add Map To Layer** to stack data types on top of each other.

10. Clicking Layers allows you to hide and unhide the data maps, making it easier than ever to compare valuable areas.

Screenshot of: Clicking **Layers** allows you to hide and unhide the data maps, making it easier than ever to compare valuable areas.

11. Lastly, you can click Add Page and BrightInvestor will convert the map on your screen into a PDF page.

Screenshot of: Lastly, you can click **Add Page** and BrightInvestor will convert the map on your screen into a PDF page.

12. Once you have added all the pages you want, click Generate PDF to get a full report.

Screenshot of: Once you have added all the pages you want, click **Generate PDF** to get a full report.

That's it! You're all set to begin researching markets, comparing and contrasting locations, and generating PDF exports for potential partners and lenders!

Be sure to check out our other tutorials, and if you ever have any questions, you can reach out to us by clicking the chat bubble or sending us an email at [email protected]. :)