> ## 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.

# Projects Overview

> Organize your land acquisition pipeline with projects

Projects are the central hub for organizing your land acquisition efforts in Ploti. They bring together leads, properties, team members, and documentation into a single, manageable workspace.

## Why Use Projects?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Organize Opportunities" icon="folder-tree">
    Group related leads and properties together instead of managing them as a scattered list.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Track Progress" icon="chart-line">
    Monitor project status, activity, and updates to keep deals moving forward.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Collaborate Effectively" icon="users">
    Assign team members, share updates, and keep everyone aligned on priorities.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Maintain History" icon="clock-rotate-left">
    Every change is tracked, creating a complete audit trail for each project.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Common Use Cases

### Development Pipeline

Create a project for each development opportunity you're pursuing. As you identify potential parcels, add them as leads within the project. Track negotiations, due diligence, and closing activities all in one place.

### Geographic Focus

Organize projects by region or market. A "Central Florida Acquisitions" project can contain all leads in that area, making it easy to see your pipeline for specific markets.

### Deal Type

Separate projects by deal type—residential subdivisions, commercial developments, agricultural investments. This helps teams specialize and focus on their areas of expertise.

### Client or Partner Deals

When working with specific clients or joint venture partners, create dedicated projects to keep their opportunities organized and easy to report on.

## What Projects Contain

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Leads" icon="bullseye">
    The core of every project. Leads represent acquisition opportunities with associated parcels, owner information, financials, and status tracking. [Learn more →](/projects/managing-leads)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Team Members" icon="user-group">
    Assign a project lead and team members. Everyone assigned gets visibility into project activity and can collaborate on leads.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Status Updates" icon="message">
    Post regular updates to keep stakeholders informed. Mark projects as On Track, At Risk, or Off Track to surface issues early. [Learn more →](/projects/activity-tracking)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Activity History" icon="list">
    Every change—status updates, lead additions, field edits—is automatically logged with who made the change and when.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Files & Documents" icon="file">
    Attach contracts, due diligence reports, maps, and other documents directly to the project.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Classifications" icon="tags">
    Categorize projects by type, development intent, budget range, funding source, and expected ROI for easy filtering and reporting.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## How It Works

1. **Create a project** with a clear name
2. **Add leads** as you identify opportunities
3. **Work the deals** through your pipeline
4. **Post updates** to keep your team informed
5. **Close deals** and complete the project

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Your First Project">
    Click **New Project** and give it a descriptive name. Add basic details like project type and budget range. [Creating a Project →](/projects/creating-a-project)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Your Team">
    Assign a project lead and add team members who will work on the project.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Adding Leads">
    Find properties on the map and create leads, or associate existing leads with your project. [Managing Leads →](/projects/managing-leads)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Track & Collaborate">
    Post updates, add comments, and keep your activity feed current as deals progress.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Key Benefits

| Without Projects                   | With Projects                        |
| ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| Leads scattered across the system  | Leads organized by opportunity       |
| No visibility into deal progress   | Clear status and activity tracking   |
| Team working in silos              | Collaborative workspace with updates |
| Manual reporting and tracking      | Automatic activity history           |
| Hard to find related opportunities | Everything in one place              |

Projects transform Ploti from a property database into a complete deal management system for your land acquisition pipeline.