Getting Started
A practical first path through Talos for new underwriting work.
Purpose
Use this guide to choose between screening, full deal setup, sample data, and report preparation.
When to use it
You are new to Talos.
You are not sure which tool to open first.
You want a clean launch checklist before modeling a real deal.
Inputs needed
Property type
Purchase price or asking price
Known NOI or rent assumptions
Address or market context if available
How to read the output
Start with the lightest workflow that matches the information you have.
Treat warnings as readiness checks, not investment conclusions.
Move to reports only after assumptions are labeled and supportable.
Common mistakes
Starting with advanced modules before NOI is supportable.
Treating provisional screening output as final underwriting.
Skipping methodology and limitation notes before sharing results.
Next steps
Create a deal
Build NOI
Review valuation
Prepare a report
Professional note
Talos is for informational analysis only. It does not replace professional investment, appraisal, legal, tax, or lending advice.