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01 / GETTING STARTED
Start with the essentials
Set up your account, run your first property analysis, and get oriented with the platform.
02 / CORE WORKFLOWSEnd-to-end how-tos
Multi-step guides that walk you through real tasks — building a site plan, running a feasibility study, comparing opportunities.
03 / FAQAccount & billing
Quick answers about signup, billing, plan changes, and getting in touch with our team.
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Frequently asked.
Algoma generates feasibility studies in 60 seconds for any US address. You get zoning analysis, site capacity (with auto-generated site plans), rent comparables, market intelligence, and investor-ready PDF/CAD exports — all in one platform.
We pull zoning ordinances directly from municipal sources and parse them with AI to surface permitted uses, dimensional requirements, and overlay districts. We always recommend verifying with the local jurisdiction before final decisions, especially in areas with annexation, JPAs, or recent code changes.
Yes. Enterprise customers can request custom GIS layers — opportunity zones, school districts, flood plains, utility easements, etc. — and we typically have them live in your account within 48 hours.
PDF (one-click investor presentation), CAD (.dwg) for site plans, CSV for tabular data, and PNG/JPG for individual visualizations. CAD export is included on all paid plans.
Yes — Algoma works in all 50 states. Data depth varies by jurisdiction; if your market is missing a layer or data point you need, email help@algoma.co and we'll source it.
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