
Why the Map Room?
Most deals are already picked over by the time they reach investors — especially in a competitive market like Raleigh–Durham.
Local expertise is a real edge. Tools like Bob Knakal’s “map room” proved how powerful hyper-local knowledge can be for identifying opportunities before others see them.
Understanding ownership, long-held properties, and submarket trends helps investors build relationships, source off-market opportunities, and get ahead of competition.
The Map Room was created to solve these challenges — by giving investors a clearer, faster way to see the entire Triangle multifamily landscape at once.
What it is
Raleigh Map Room is a unified map-based database of every multifamily property (5+ units) and development project across the Raleigh–Durham MSA.
Instead of digging through inconsistent county records, parcel data, and scattered online sources, the Map Room brings everything together — cleaned, standardized, and made interactive.
It all started by combining GIS data across counties, and evolved into building AI-powered automations to collect, reconcile, and update information across many sources.
The result: an easy-to-use tool that helps investors analyze, source, and track opportunities across the Triangle.
Ownership & Contact Intelligence
Housing & Affordability Tools
Expanded Property Data
Regional Expansion
Pipeline & Development Tracking
Lending & Capital Markets Data
Demographics & Market Fundamentals
Traffic & Mobility Layers
Economic Drivers & Employers