TenantScore Pro
8/10
Demand Score
Bad tenants cost landlords thousands in evictions, damages, and lost rent. One wrong tenant can destroy 6-12 months of profit. Current solutions require checking multiple platforms and manual verification.
7/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$249-399
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
45 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Moderate
The Problem
[Forum Post: “Screening Tenants Feels Broken”](https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/141075-screening-tenants-feels-broken)
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 1 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- RentSpree - Too generic, doesn't provide risk scoring
- Cozy - Acquired by Apartments.com, less focused on small landlords
- TenantCloud - Bloated with features, expensive for basic screening
- MyRental - Limited automation, manual reference checking
Must-Have Features for MVP
One-click screening from multiple sources
AI-powered risk scoring algorithm
Automated reference verification system
Compliance document generator
Historical tenant performance tracking
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Compliance with Fair Housing Act requirements
- API costs for background check services
- Building trust with landlords for sensitive data
Risk Level: Moderate
🎯 Keys to Success
- Partnership with local property management associations
- White-label option for property management companies
- Mobile-first design for on-site screening
- Integration with popular property listing sites
Ready to Build This?
This moderate-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.