> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://terrascout.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Real World Examples

> See how land professionals use Ploti to find opportunities

These examples show Ploti in action—real queries, real results, real time savings. Each walkthrough demonstrates a specific use case with screenshots so you can see exactly what to expect.

## How to Use These Examples

Each example follows the same pattern:

1. **Select a boundary** — Choose a county, city, or draw a custom area
2. **Ask a question** — Describe what you're looking for in plain English
3. **Review and refine** — Work with Ploti to narrow down results
4. **Export or save** — Add properties to leads or export for further analysis

The best way to learn is to try these queries yourself. Copy the prompts, adapt them to your market, and see what Ploti finds.

## Browse by Category

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="General" icon="layer-group" href="/examples/general/ordinance-lookup">
    Cross-industry techniques that work for any property type—owner research, distressed properties, comparable sales, and more.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Residential" icon="house" href="/examples/residential/subdivision-feasibility">
    Subdivision feasibility, lot yield analysis, and residential development site selection.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Commercial" icon="building" href="/examples/commercial/office-sites">
    Office sites, parking analysis, and commercial development opportunities.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Industrial" icon="warehouse" href="/examples/industrial/logistics-sites">
    Logistics sites, manufacturing locations, rail access, and brownfield opportunities.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Retail" icon="store" href="/examples/retail/void-analysis">
    Void analysis, pad sites, traffic patterns, and competitor proximity.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## General Examples

These techniques apply across all property types:

| Example                                                              | What You'll Learn                                             |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Ordinance Lookup](/examples/general/ordinance-lookup)               | Research zoning codes and find sites for specific uses        |
| [Owner Research](/examples/general/owner-research)                   | Find LLCs, out-of-state owners, trusts, and portfolio holders |
| [Distressed Properties](/examples/general/distressed-properties)     | Identify long-term vacant holdings and motivated sellers      |
| [Arbitrage Analysis](/examples/general/arbitrage-analysis)           | Find undervalued properties using statistical analysis        |
| [Environmental Screening](/examples/general/environmental-screening) | Check for wetlands, flood zones, and contamination            |
| [Land Assemblage](/examples/general/land-assemblage)                 | Find adjacent parcels that can be combined                    |
| [Infill Lots](/examples/general/infill-lots)                         | Locate buildable lots in established areas                    |
| [Redevelopment](/examples/general/redevelopment)                     | Identify underutilized properties ripe for redevelopment      |
| [FLU Mismatch](/examples/general/flu-mismatch)                       | Find properties where zoning doesn't match future land use    |

## What Makes These Examples Different

Unlike generic tutorials, these walkthroughs show:

* **Real data** — Actual parcels, actual owners, actual values
* **Iterative refinement** — How to work with Ploti through conversation
* **Time savings** — What this would take manually vs. with Ploti
* **Edge cases** — How to handle HOA parcels, data outliers, and other real-world issues

Ready to try it yourself? Pick an example above and follow along in your own Ploti workspace.