TourFlow - Automated Showing Scheduler for Small Landlords
6/10
Demand Score
Small landlords lose 40% of qualified prospects due to slow response times and missed appointments. Manual coordination via phone/text is chaotic during high-turnover seasons.
7/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$75-250
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
35 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Easy
The Problem
Source: [HCSS blog: Excel vs. Estimating Software for Contractors](https://www.hcss.com/blog/excel-vs-estimating-software/)
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 2 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- Full property management systems are overkill for small landlords
- Calendly/scheduling tools lack property-specific features
- ShowMojo exists but is expensive and complex
Must-Have Features for MVP
SMS-based scheduling (no app required)
Automatic prospect pre-screening
Multi-property support
Automated follow-up sequences
Integration with listing sites
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Competition from established players
- Need reliable SMS delivery infrastructure
- Must be extremely simple to use
Risk Level: Minimal
🎯 Keys to Success
- Price below $99 for entry tier
- Focus on landlords with 2-20 units
- Emphasize simplicity over features
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This easy-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.