API Reference
Complete reference for all 13 Investra MCP tools — parameters, usage examples, and response structures.
Overview
Investra exposes 13 tools through the Model Context Protocol. Each tool is called by your AI assistant automatically when it determines the tool is relevant to your prompt. You do not need to call these tools directly — simply ask your question in natural language and the assistant will select the appropriate tool.
Below you will find the tool name, description, parameter table, an example prompt, and a representative response structure for each tool.
Parameters marked required must be provided for the tool to execute. Optional parameters refine the query and have sensible defaults.
search_properties
Search on-market property listings by location, price range, bedrooms, bathrooms, and property type. Returns a list of matching properties with key details.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
location | string | Yes | City and state, or zip code (e.g. "Tampa, FL" or "33601"). |
minPrice | number | No | Minimum listing price in USD. |
maxPrice | number | No | Maximum listing price in USD. |
beds | number | No | Minimum number of bedrooms. |
baths | number | No | Minimum number of bathrooms. |
propertyType | string | No | One of house, condo, townhouse, or multifamily. |
limit | number | No | Number of results to return. Default 10, max 40. |
Example prompt:
Find 3-bedroom houses in Orlando, FL between $250k and $400k
Example response structure:
{
"properties": [
{
"address": "123 Oak Lane, Orlando, FL 32801",
"price": 349000,
"beds": 3,
"baths": 2,
"sqft": 1650,
"propertyType": "house",
"yearBuilt": 2004,
"daysOnMarket": 12,
"listingUrl": "https://..."
}
],
"total": 87,
"returned": 10
}get_property_details
Retrieve detailed information for a specific property by its full street address, including valuation, tax history, and property characteristics.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
address | string | Yes | Full property address including city, state, and zip. |
Example prompt:
Get details for 456 Elm Street, Austin, TX 78701
Example response structure:
{
"address": "456 Elm Street, Austin, TX 78701",
"price": 525000,
"beds": 4,
"baths": 3,
"sqft": 2200,
"lotSize": 0.18,
"yearBuilt": 1998,
"propertyType": "house",
"taxAssessment": 485000,
"annualTax": 9200,
"zestimate": 530000,
"description": "...",
"features": ["Central AC", "Hardwood floors", "Garage"]
}analyze_market
Get a comprehensive market analysis for a given city, including median prices, days on market, inventory levels, price trends, and an overall market summary.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
city | string | Yes | City name (e.g. "Jacksonville"). |
state | string | Yes | Two-letter state code (e.g. "FL"). |
Example prompt:
Analyze the real estate market in Jacksonville, FL
Example response structure:
{
"city": "Jacksonville",
"state": "FL",
"medianPrice": 310000,
"medianPriceChange": 5.2,
"avgDaysOnMarket": 28,
"activeListings": 4350,
"medianPricePerSqft": 185,
"marketTemperature": "warm",
"summary": "Jacksonville continues to see steady appreciation..."
}get_market_data
Retrieve national or categorical market data. Use the optional category parameter to drill into a
specific data segment.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
category | string | No | One of rates, prices, supply, demand, economy, or rental. Omit for a broad overview. |
Example prompt:
Show me the latest rental market data
Example response structure:
{
"category": "rental",
"data": {
"nationalMedianRent": 1850,
"yearOverYearChange": 3.1,
"vacancyRate": 6.2,
"topMarkets": [
{ "city": "Miami", "medianRent": 2400, "change": 4.5 },
{ "city": "Austin", "medianRent": 1950, "change": -1.2 }
]
},
"asOf": "2026-04-01"
}get_sales_comps
Pull recent comparable sales for a given property address. Optionally provide property characteristics to improve matching accuracy.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
address | string | Yes | Full property address. |
beds | number | No | Number of bedrooms in the subject property. |
baths | number | No | Number of bathrooms in the subject property. |
sqft | number | No | Square footage of the subject property. |
currentPrice | number | No | Current listing or estimated price for comparison. |
Example prompt:
Get sales comps for 789 Pine Ave, Denver, CO 80202 — it's a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1400 sqft
Example response structure:
{
"subject": "789 Pine Ave, Denver, CO 80202",
"comps": [
{
"address": "801 Pine Ave, Denver, CO 80202",
"salePrice": 415000,
"saleDate": "2026-02-14",
"beds": 3,
"baths": 2,
"sqft": 1380,
"distance": 0.1
}
],
"medianCompPrice": 420000,
"avgPricePerSqft": 298
}get_rent_estimate
Estimate monthly rent for a property based on its address and characteristics. Returns a rent range and comparable rental data.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
address | string | Yes | Full property address. |
beds | number | No | Number of bedrooms. |
baths | number | No | Number of bathrooms. |
sqft | number | No | Square footage. |
Example prompt:
What would 123 Main St, Tampa, FL 33601 rent for? It's a 3/2 with 1500 sqft.
Example response structure:
{
"address": "123 Main St, Tampa, FL 33601",
"rentEstimate": 1950,
"rentRangeLow": 1750,
"rentRangeHigh": 2150,
"comparables": [
{
"address": "130 Main St, Tampa, FL 33601",
"rent": 1900,
"beds": 3,
"baths": 2,
"sqft": 1475
}
]
}estimate_costs
Estimate ownership and acquisition costs for a property, including taxes, insurance, maintenance, closing costs, and
rehab budgets. Use the type parameter to get a specific cost category or full for
everything.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
address | string | Yes | Full property address. |
price | number | Yes | Purchase price in USD. |
type | string | No | Cost category: full (default), taxes, insurance, maintenance, closing, or rehab. |
downPaymentPct | number | No | Down payment percentage. Default 20. |
rehabScope | string | No | Rehab scope: light, moderate, or heavy. Only used when type is full or rehab. |
Example prompt:
Estimate all costs for 321 Cedar Blvd, Nashville, TN 37201 at $375k with 25% down and a moderate rehab
Example response structure:
{
"address": "321 Cedar Blvd, Nashville, TN 37201",
"price": 375000,
"downPayment": 93750,
"loanAmount": 281250,
"monthlyMortgage": 1875,
"annualTaxes": 4200,
"monthlyInsurance": 145,
"monthlyMaintenance": 310,
"closingCosts": 11250,
"rehabEstimate": 42000,
"totalMonthlyCost": 2640
}get_interest_rate
Returns the current average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate. No parameters required.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| No parameters | |||
Example prompt:
What is the current mortgage interest rate?
Example response structure:
{
"rate": 6.78,
"type": "30-year fixed",
"asOf": "2026-04-07",
"weeklyChange": -0.03
}browse_deals
Browse curated investment deals with projected ROI. Filter by deal strategy, location, and minimum return.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
dealType | string | No | One of fix_flip, brrrr, buy_hold, wholesale, or syndication. |
city | string | No | Filter by city name. |
state | string | No | Filter by two-letter state code. |
minRoi | number | No | Minimum projected ROI percentage. |
limit | number | No | Number of results. Default 10, max 50. |
Example prompt:
Show me BRRRR deals in Ohio with at least 15% ROI
Example response structure:
{
"deals": [
{
"dealId": "a1b2c3d4-...",
"title": "Duplex BRRRR in Columbus",
"dealType": "brrrr",
"city": "Columbus",
"state": "OH",
"askingPrice": 185000,
"arv": 265000,
"projectedRoi": 22.5,
"capRate": 8.1,
"summary": "..."
}
],
"total": 34,
"returned": 10
}get_deal_details
Retrieve the full details of a specific deal by its unique deal ID (UUID). Returns financials, photos, description, and contact information.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
dealId | string (UUID) | Yes | The unique identifier of the deal. |
Example prompt:
Get the full details for deal a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890
Example response structure:
{
"dealId": "a1b2c3d4-...",
"title": "Duplex BRRRR in Columbus",
"dealType": "brrrr",
"address": "456 Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215",
"askingPrice": 185000,
"arv": 265000,
"rehabCost": 35000,
"projectedRoi": 22.5,
"capRate": 8.1,
"cashFlow": 680,
"description": "...",
"photos": ["https://..."],
"postedBy": "InvestorJane",
"postedAt": "2026-03-28T14:00:00Z"
}search_off_market
Search Investra's database of 40M+ off-market properties. These are properties not currently listed on the MLS, offering opportunities for direct-to-seller outreach.
This tool requires a paid plan. Free-tier users will receive an authorization error.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
city | string | Yes | City name. |
state | string | Yes | Two-letter state code. |
zip | string | No | ZIP code to narrow results. |
minPrice | number | No | Minimum estimated value. |
maxPrice | number | No | Maximum estimated value. |
limit | number | No | Number of results. Default 20, max 200. |
Example prompt:
Find off-market properties in Atlanta, GA under $200k
Example response structure:
{
"properties": [
{
"street": "789 Peach St",
"city": "Atlanta",
"state": "GA",
"zip": "30301",
"estimatedValue": 175000,
"beds": 3,
"baths": 1,
"sqft": 1200,
"yearBuilt": 1965,
"ownerType": "individual",
"investmentScore": 72
}
],
"total": 1240,
"returned": 20
}get_off_market_details
Retrieve detailed information for a specific off-market property, including investment metrics, tax history, and ownership data. Each call uses 1 credit from your plan.
Requires a paid plan. Each lookup consumes 1 credit from your monthly allowance.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
street | string | Yes | Street address (e.g. "789 Peach St"). |
city | string | Yes | City name. |
state | string | Yes | Two-letter state code. |
zip | string | Yes | ZIP code. |
Example prompt:
Get details for 789 Peach St, Atlanta, GA 30301
Example response structure:
{
"street": "789 Peach St",
"city": "Atlanta",
"state": "GA",
"zip": "30301",
"estimatedValue": 175000,
"beds": 3,
"baths": 1,
"sqft": 1200,
"lotSize": 0.15,
"yearBuilt": 1965,
"ownerName": "John Doe",
"ownerType": "individual",
"investmentScore": 72,
"rentalEstimate": 1350,
"capRateEstimate": 7.8,
"cashFlowMonthly": 420,
"marketTrend": "appreciating",
"riskRating": "medium",
"neighborhoodScore": 65,
"taxAssessment": 162000,
"annualTax": 3100
}skip_trace
Look up owner contact information for a property, including phone numbers and email addresses. Designed for direct-to-seller outreach on off-market properties. Each call uses 1 lead credit.
Requires Pro Plus plan. Each skip trace consumes 1 lead credit from your monthly allowance. Please use responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
street | string | Yes | Street address. |
city | string | Yes | City name. |
state | string | Yes | Two-letter state code. |
zip | string | Yes | ZIP code. |
Example prompt:
Skip trace the owner of 789 Peach St, Atlanta, GA 30301
Example response structure:
{
"street": "789 Peach St",
"city": "Atlanta",
"state": "GA",
"zip": "30301",
"ownerName": "John Doe",
"phones": [
{ "number": "+14045551234", "type": "mobile", "carrier": "Verizon" }
],
"emails": [
{ "address": "johndoe@email.com", "type": "personal" }
],
"mailingAddress": "100 Other St, Atlanta, GA 30302",
"creditsRemaining": 47
}