reddycea/RoomNearWork

RoomNearWork is a South African rental marketplace MVP that helps workers, students, interns, and first-time renters search for accommodation using a workplace address, then compare listings by estimated travel time. The platform is designed for safer, commute-aware renting: tenants can search by walking, public/taxi transport, or car travel time, # RoomNearWork **Find affordable rooms and apartments close to work.** RoomNearWork is a South African rental marketplace MVP that helps workers, students, interns, and first-time renters search for accommodation using a workplace address, then compare listings by estimated travel time. The platform is designed for safer, commute-aware renting: tenants can search by walking, public/taxi transport, or car travel time, while landlords can manage listings, upload proof documents, and go through an admin verification process. --- ## Why this matters Many South African workers spend too much time and money commuting. RoomNearWork helps users answer a practical question: > “Where can I live that is affordable, close to work, and safer to evaluate before I pay?” The goal is to reduce daily transport pressure, improve access to work opportunities, and support verified local rental supply. --- ## Current status RoomNearWork is currently an **MVP / pilot-ready product**, not yet a fully launched production service. Use it for: - Product demonstrations - Pilot testing with controlled users - Funding and incubation applications - Technical review and iteration Do **not** use it with real tenant ID documents or real payment flows until the launch-readiness checklist has been completed. --- ## Key features ### Tenant features - Search rentals near a workplace address - Compare listings by walking, taxi/public transport, and car travel time - Save searches and commute filters - Email alerts for matching listings - Apply for rentals and request viewing appointments - Review rentals after interaction, subject to moderation ### Landlord features - Register and manage a landlord profile - Create, edit, renew, archive, and manage rental listings - Upload listing photos - Upload proof documents for verification - Manage tenant messages and viewing requests ### Admin features - Review landlord/listing verification documents - Moderate tenant reviews - Monitor audit logs …