
Shantanu Dey
CEO & Co-Founder at Property Genie
Real estate investor, data engineer, and product leader with experience at Meta and Realtor.com.
About
Shantanu Dey is the CEO and Co-Founder of Property Genie, a data-driven real estate investment platform that helps investors discover profitable markets and properties across the United States.
With a background spanning data engineering, artificial intelligence, and product leadership — including roles at Meta and Realtor.com — Shantanu brings deep technical expertise and first-hand real estate investing experience to everything Property Genie builds.
As an active real estate investor himself, Shantanu experienced the frustration of navigating fragmented, outdated data across dozens of sources. That pain point inspired the creation of Property Genie and its patent-pending Genie Score — a personalized scoring system that ranks markets based on individual investor priorities.
Shantanu oversees product strategy, data methodology, and editorial direction at Property Genie. His work focuses on making real estate investing more accessible, personalized, and intelligent for both beginners and experienced professionals.
Experience & Credentials
- CEO & Co-Founder, Property Genie (2023–present)
- Former Product & Engineering Leader at Meta
- Former Data Engineering at Realtor.com
- Active US real estate investor
- Patent-pending inventor (Genie Score methodology)
Areas of Expertise
- Real estate market analysis
- Investment property evaluation
- Data-driven investing strategies
- Quantitative scoring systems for real estate
- Rental market economics (LTR & STR)
Articles by Shantanu Dey

How to Invest in Real Estate in 2026: The Top 5 Strategies That Actually Work
The real estate investment scenario in the USA has changed significantly in 2026. You cannot find any similarity to what it was just a few years ago. Now, Investors can access deeper, more thought-provoking data and a smart market through strategic property investment analysis. This organized data driven real estate investment market helps US investors stay informed and make better decisions for profitable real estate investments.
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How Economic Uncertainty Creates Buyer Markets for Investors
Do you prefer to invest in real estate property during an economic recession? It might be a tricky question that most strategic investors think deeply about while making an investment decision. Economic uncertainty often leads to hesitation among real estate investors.
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10 Best Ways to Invest in Real Estate Without Buying Property in 2026
Discover 10 smart ways to invest in real estate without buying property in 2026. Learn how US investors can earn passive income through REITs, ETFs, crowdfunding, blockchain funds, and other modern real estate investment options without the hassle of property ownership.
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Why Invest in Real Estate in 2026? Key Reasons and Long-Term Wealth Advantages
Entering 2026, the U.S. real estate market presents strong long-term wealth opportunities driven by steady appreciation, rental income, demographic demand, inflation protection, tax advantages, and technological advancements. This guide explains why 2026 is an ideal time for investors to build sustainable wealth through strategic real estate investment.
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Where to Find Profitable Rental Properties in 2026: Best Tools, Markets, and Strategies
Finding profitable rental properties in the US in 2026 requires data-driven analysis, smart tools, and strategic market selection. Learn how to use AI-powered insights, Genie scores, and proven investment strategies to identify high-ROI rental markets, maximize cash flow, and reduce guesswork for successful property investing.
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The 25 Best U.S. Cities to Buy Rental Property in 2025 for High ROI
Discover the 25 best U.S. cities to buy rental property in 2026 for higher ROI. This guide covers affordable housing markets, strong rental demand, population growth, and income potential to help both new and experienced investors make smarter real estate investment decisions across top-performing U.S. cities.
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