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Deposit Alternative Fee Service

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The Best Ever CRE Show

The Best Ever CRE Show

JF 4012: Houston Suburbs, Deposit Alternatives, In-House Ops ft. Robert Martinez

Host: Matt Faircloth

Timestamp: 00:48:20 - 00:49:10

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"Instead of charging a deposit, we charge a deposit alternative fee."

Summary

Create a platform that allows property managers to offer deposit alternative services to tenants. By charging a monthly fee instead of requiring a large upfront security deposit, landlords can improve cash flow and instantly increase NOI. For example, if a tenant pays a monthly fee of $25 instead of a $1,000 deposit, the property owner can recognize that as income right away, thereby boosting the property's valuation. This service would appeal to both property management companies looking to attract tenants who prefer not to pay large upfront costs and to tenants seeking flexibility.

Categorization

Business Model
SaaS
Target Founder
Technical
Difficulty
Medium
Time to Revenue
1-3 months
Initial Investment
< $1,000

Scores

Clarity
9/10
Novelty
7/10
Feasibility
8/10
Market Potential
8/10
Evidence
7/10
Overall
7.8/10
Found on August 29, 2025 • Analyzed on August 29, 2023 7:55 AM

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