TenantScreen Pro
8/10
Demand Score
Property managers waste 3-5 hours per applicant on manual screening, while vacant units cost $50-150/day. Bad tenants can cost thousands in evictions and damages.
7/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$199-399
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
45 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Moderate
The Problem
BiggerPockets Forums – Property Management
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 2 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- RentSpree - Too expensive for small landlords, lacks customization
- TurboTenant - Missing automated reference checks and scoring
- Avail - Generic, not optimized for rapid screening workflows
- MyRental - Limited integration capabilities
Must-Have Features for MVP
Multi-source application import
Automated background/credit check ordering
Custom scoring algorithm builder
Bulk adverse action letter generation
SMS/email reference check automation
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Compliance with Fair Housing Act requirements
- API costs for background check services
- State-specific screening law variations
Risk Level: Moderate
🎯 Keys to Success
- Partner with local property management associations
- White-label option for larger PM companies
- Built-in compliance templates for top 10 states
Ready to Build This?
This moderate-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.