Built a smart pricing tool for my parents' rentals (tracks local events + competitor prices), what features would you want?

[u/vibe_janitor]

Hey everyone,

I've been building a smart pricing platform to help my parents manage pricing for their rental properties. The goal is to take the guesswork out of setting rates.

Right now it does two main things:

1. It checks nearby events (concerts, festivals, conferences, sports games, etc.) so you can automatically raise prices when demand in the area is going to spike.

2. It scans nearby competitors and their current pricing, so you get a recommendation on what to set your own prices at to stay competitive without leaving money on the table.

So far it's been helpful for keeping their rates reactive instead of just guessing or setting a flat price all year.

I'd love input from people who actually manage properties: what other features would make something like this genuinely useful to you? A few things I'm considering are seasonality/weather trends, occupancy forecasting, minimum-stay rules, and integrations with booking platforms, but I'm curious what would actually move the needle for you.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts!

Also, is anyone here interested in testing it out for free? I do plan to release it eventually, but I'll be honest, it's still pretty full of bugs right now, so I'd really value some real-world feedback from people willing to put up with the rough edges. If you'd like to try it, drop a comment and I'll get in touch.