"The difference between a profitable investment and a catastrophic one is not luck — it is the 90 seconds you spend analysing before you commit."
You have heard about MyLandIQ. You have downloaded the app. You have 5 free credits sitting in your account. Now what?
This guide walks you through your very first property analysis — step by step — and more importantly, teaches you how to read and act on the results. By the end, you will understand exactly what the AI is telling you about any piece of land in India.
How Long Does It Take?
Total: about 90 seconds from tapping "Analyse" to holding a professional PDF report in your hands. Less time than it takes to order a chai.
The 4 Steps
Enter the Property Address
Type the full address of the property you are evaluating. The more specific, the better.
Better: Use the 📍 "Use My Current Location" button if you are standing on the plot — the app captures GPS coordinates and reverse-geocodes the exact address.
The AI automatically detects the city, state, country, and city tier (Tier 1 Metro to Tier 5 Rural) from the address. You do not need to specify these manually.
Enter the Plot Size
Enter the total area of the plot and select your preferred unit:
Tap "Analyse" and Wait 30 Seconds
This is where the magic happens. In the background, the engine is doing the following simultaneously:
- Detecting city tier — classifying the location as Tier 1 (Metro) through Tier 5 (Rural) and adjusting all cost and revenue benchmarks accordingly
- Reading area character — determining whether the neighbourhood is residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, or agricultural based on surrounding landmarks
- Pulling city intelligence — loading local market data for that specific city: what projects thrive, what fails, what is trending
- Scoring 52 project types — evaluating every possible use (from individual house to data centre) across the 4-Pillar framework: Legal, Physical, Demand, and Financial
- Running financial models — calculating construction costs, revenue projections, ROI, and payback period for each viable project, calibrated to local rates
- Filtering and ranking — eliminating impossible options (plot too small, wrong zone, negative ROI) and ranking the rest by composite score
All of this happens in under 30 seconds. The equivalent human research — visiting the site, consulting a builder, meeting a CA, calling a lawyer — would take weeks and cost lakhs.
Read Your Results
The results screen shows you everything you need to make an informed decision. Here is how to read each section:
Understanding Your Results
The 4-Pillar Composite Score
At the top of your results, you will see the overall score for each recommended project. Here is what the ranges mean:
Sample Analysis: 500 sq yd, GT Road, Hoshiarpur
Top Recommendation: Skill Development & Tech Training Hub 🔥
Score interpretation:
- 80-100: Strong candidate. Proceed to professional verification with confidence.
- 60-79: Viable but with caveats. Check the pillar that scored lowest — that is your risk area.
- 40-59: Marginal. Consider alternative project types or negotiate a lower land price.
- Below 40: Not recommended. The analysis explains why — trust it.
- 🔴 Red Alert: Negative ROI detected. The engine is protecting you from a loss-making investment.
Top Recommendations vs Alternatives
MyLandIQ shows you two groups of results:
- Top 5 Recommendations — the highest-scoring project types for your specific plot, spanning at least 3 different categories (to give you diverse options, not 5 variations of the same idea)
- 2-3 Alternatives — lower-scoring but still viable options that might suit your specific goals or budget better
Key insight: The top recommendation is not always the "right" one for you. A warehouse might score highest financially, but if you want passive income with zero management, a plotted development (ranked #3) might be your better personal choice. The score tells you what is optimal — your priorities determine what is right.
The 🔥 Trending Badge
Some recommendations carry a 🔥 badge. This means the project type is nationally trending in 2026 — backed by government policy, venture capital, or explosive market growth. Trending sectors include EV charging, dark stores (quick commerce), data centres, digital healthcare, skill development, and more. These badges are not marketing hype — they are data signals from the City Intelligence Engine that indicate strong and growing demand.
Financial Projections
For each recommended project, you will see:
- Estimated construction cost — calibrated to your city tier (Tier 1 costs 40-50% more than Tier 3 for the same specification)
- Total project investment — land cost estimate + construction + regulatory costs
- Revenue projection — based on local sale rates or rental yields
- ROI percentage — your expected return on total investment
- Payback period — how many years to recover the investment
Wait — are these projections guaranteed?
No. These are AI-generated approximations based on publicly available data and algorithmic models. They are a starting point for your own research, not a guarantee. Always verify with a CA, lawyer, and licensed valuer before committing capital. The projections help you compare options and identify red flags — they do not replace professional due diligence.
The Branded PDF Report
Tap "Download PDF" to get a professional report you can share with your CA, business partner, or family. The report includes everything from the results screen, formatted as a structured document with your property details, the 4-Pillar breakdown, financial projections, city market intelligence, risk assessment, and disclaimers.
This is not a screenshot. It is a branded, structured document designed to be the starting point for a professional conversation about the investment. When you sit with your CA and say "I ran an analysis — here are the numbers," you are speaking from data, not speculation.
What to Do After Your First Analysis
- Do not buy immediately. The analysis is the beginning of due diligence, not the end. It tells you what to investigate, not what to conclude.
- Check the lowest-scoring pillar. If Legal scored low, that is your first investigation — get a title search done. If Demand scored low, talk to local brokers and validate the market.
- Run 2-3 analyses on different properties. You have 5 free credits. Use them to compare different plots you are considering. The comparative view is often more valuable than any single analysis.
- Share the PDF with your advisor. Whether it is your CA, lawyer, or a trusted family member who knows the local market — the report gives them structured data to work with.
- Check alternatives. If the top recommendation is not what you had in mind, scroll down. The alternatives section might show a project type that better matches your personal goals, budget, or risk appetite.
Common First-Timer Questions
Does the analysis use 1 credit every time?
Yes. Each analysis costs 1 credit. You start with 5 free credits on signup. Additional credits can be purchased in packs — and there is a launch offer with bonus credits on every pack.
Can I re-analyse the same property?
Yes, but it will use another credit. This is useful if you want to test a different plot size on the same address (e.g., "what if I buy only 300 sq yards instead of 500?").
Are my analyses saved?
Yes. Every analysis is automatically saved to your account via cloud sync. You can access your full history from the History tab — even on a different device signed into the same account.
What if I get a Red Alert?
A Red Alert means the Financial pillar detected negative ROI — the investment would lose money based on current projections. This is the app protecting you. Read our detailed guide on why negative ROI is not a bug.
Your 5 Free Credits — Make Them Count
Here is how we recommend using your initial 5 free analyses for maximum value:
- Credit 1: Analyse a property you are seriously considering — the one that brought you to MyLandIQ in the first place.
- Credit 2: Analyse a property you already own — see how its current use compares to what the AI recommends. You might discover your land is underutilised.
- Credit 3: Analyse a "dream plot" — that expensive plot on the highway you have been eyeing. Let the numbers confirm or deny the dream.
- Credit 4: Analyse a property in a Tier 3 city you have never considered — you might discover opportunities you did not know existed.
- Credit 5: Re-analyse your top choice with a different plot size — see how the recommendations change when you adjust the area.
The goal of your first 5 analyses is not to make a decision — it is to calibrate your understanding. After 5 analyses across different cities, plot sizes, and locations, you will develop an intuition for what drives scores up, what triggers Red Alerts, and which project types consistently outperform. That calibration is worth more than any single analysis.
Read More
Deepen your understanding with these guides:
📊 The 4-Pillar Score Explained — understand what drives each pillar 🔴 Negative ROI: Why It Is a Red Alert, Not a Failure 🏙️ Tier 3 Cities: The Hidden Real Estate Goldmine 🏗️ Warehousing vs Apartments: Which Wins in Tier 3?Your Land Deserves More Than a Guess
5 free analyses. 52 project types. 200+ cities. 90 seconds to intelligence.
Download MyLandIQ — FreeDisclaimer: MyLandIQ provides AI-generated insights for informational and educational purposes only. This is not financial, investment, or legal advice. All scores and projections are algorithmic approximations. Users must conduct independent due diligence and consult qualified professionals (CA, Advocate, Licensed Valuer) before making investment decisions. MyLandIQ accepts no liability for investment outcomes. Full disclaimer.