City Data Collaboration Platform for Short-Term Rentals

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City Data Collaboration Platform for Short-Term Rentals

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Dimes y Billetes

Dimes y Billetes

382. Airbnb: ¿Crecimiento o Reputación? | ¿Es realmente bueno para tu ciudad?

Host: Moris Dieck

Timestamp: 42:53 - 43:23

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"la implementación del City Portal permitió a decenas de gobiernos acceder a datos de Airbnb para fiscalizar y regular efectivamente los alquileres de corta estancia"

Market Gap

Cities struggle to regulate short-term rentals effectively.

Cities face significant challenges in regulating short-term rentals like those offered on Airbnb. As cities become more reliant on tourism, the demand for short-term accommodations increases, but local governments often lack the tools to monitor and manage the impacts. This can lead to issues like gentrification, increased rental prices, and unsanctioned rentals affecting housing availability. Existing solutions often fall short, lacking the necessary data for effective regulation and oversight. Without a systematic approach, cities may face backlash from residents and ongoing conflicts with rental platforms.

Summary

The idea proposed is to develop a City Data Collaboration Platform specifically designed for municipalities to access and manage data related to short-term rental markets. This platform would enable local governments to effectively monitor the number of rentals, ensure compliance with local regulations, and optimize their tax revenue from short-term stays. By collaborating with rental platforms like Airbnb, this solution can provide real-time data analytics and reporting tools to help cities make informed decisions regarding zoning, taxes, and housing policies. The target audience for this platform includes city planners, municipal governments, and regulatory bodies looking to balance tourism growth with community needs.

Categorization

Business Model
Platform
Target Founder
Subject Matter Expert
Difficulty
Medium
Time to Revenue
6-12 months
Initial Investment
$1,000-$10,000

Potential MRR (18-24 months)

Conservative
$4,000 - $8,000 MRR
Moderate (Most Likely)
$10,000 - $20,000 MRR
Optimistic
$25,000 - $50,000 MRR

* Estimates assume solo founder/bootstrap scenario with competent execution

Scores

Clarity
8/10
Novelty
7/10
Feasibility
6/10
Market Potential
8/10
Evidence
7/10
Overall
7/10
Found on September 22, 2025 • Analyzed on September 22, 2025 12:33 PM

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