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Quick Summary

Independent landlords in the U.S. were losing money and visibility to big rental platforms that charged heavy listing fees. Renters, on the other hand, struggled with slow, complex search experiences.

This case study shows how a custom smarter rental solution solved their problem, making things smoother and transparent.

With this platform, landlords can list properties for free, renters can search without friction, and both sides save time and money.

The result:

3x

renter inquiries

~500

views/listing

40%

faster occupancy

$200+

savings/month

85%

referral rate

About the Client

Our client is a U.S.-based startup serving independent landlords,
small property managers, and everyday renters who face challenges with high-cost listing platforms.

Industry: Real Estate & Rental Technology

Geography: United States

Size & Operations: Thousands of active listings across multiple U.S. states, supporting both individual landlords and small agencies

Initial Approach & Where It Failed: They relied on third-party platforms which used to charge steep subscription fees, prioritized paid promotions, and required repetitive manual updates. This made property visibility limited, workflows time-consuming, and renter experiences frustrating.

Why They Came to Us:

They wanted a free, scalable rental platform that eliminated listing costs, improved visibility, simplified workflows, and gave renters a seamless, transparent search experience.

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Challenge

Landlords and renters were trapped in workflows that weren’t working. The main hurdles:

Recurring Cost Burden: Big platforms charged subscription fees just to list properties - with no visibility guarantees.

Limited Exposure: Pay-to-play models forced landlords to spend more on promotions or risk being invisible in search results.

Manual Workflows: Updating listings across multiple sites meant repetitive, error-prone tasks for small property owners

Renter Experience: Lengthy sign-ups and slow search tools often caused renters to abandon the process mid-way.

Lack of Ownership: Landlords had little control over how their listings appeared or performed, relying entirely on third-party rules and algorithms.

Solution

We designed a zero-cost, web-based rental listing platform customized for the U.S. housing market.

The goal of this tool is to make things easier, more automated, and transparent for both landlords and renters.

Web Portal

For Landlords


  • One-Click Property Listings with Approval:
    Simple, step-by-step form that asks for rent, property type, pictures, and features. Submissions are reviewed for consistency before going live.
  • Automated Multi-Platform Push:
    Officers scan QR codes on-site, GPS confirms presence
  • Lack of Ownership :
    The platform offers Real-time analytics summarizing views, inquiries, and engagement trends.
  • Bulk Sync for Agencies
    Supports seamless integration with external databases for mass property uploads.
  • Automated Alerts:
    SMS, email, and push notifications for real-time updates

For Renters


  • No Registration Required:
    Browse instantly without barriers.
  • Interactive Map Search:
    Google Maps integration for location-based exploration.
  • Advanced Filters:
    Rent range, bedrooms, and multiple criteria to refine searches.

For Sustainability

Ad Monetization Model: 100% free for users, with non-intrusive ads via AdPushup to keep the platform profitable.

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Security, Compliance & Governance

SafeIngress was developed with enterprise-grade security protocols:

  1. End-to-end data encryption for all user activity.
  2. Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) for platform admins.
  3. Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam and fake listings.
  4. IP-level monitoring to block suspicious users.
  5. Scalable cloud infrastructure aligned with GDPR standards.
How We Built It

(Technology Stack & Architecture)

Frontend: React.js for responsive, intuitive UI.
Backend: .NET Core Web API for performance and scalability.
Integrations: Google Maps API for geolocation; Real Estate Listing APIs for sync.
Monetization: AdPushup for ad revenue.
Mobile-Ready: Web-responsive design to serve on-the-go renters.

Results That Mattered

With SafeIngress in place, here is what UR Protection achieved:

  • 300–500+ property views in the first few days of posting.
  • $200–$500 average monthly savings per landlord by avoiding paid platforms.
  • 40% faster rental occupancy, cutting vacancy losses significantly.
  • 4.7 average satisfaction rating from both landlords and renters.
  • Thousands of active listings across U.S. markets and steadily growing each month.
  • 85% referral rate, proving strong product-market fit.
Dashboard
This platform completely changed how we manage rentals. No fees, wider reach, and instant insights
- we now fill vacancies faster and save hundreds each month.”— Operations Director, U.S. Real Estate Agency

The Rentdigs platform, built by iFour, has redefined the rental game for independent landlords and renters.

It eliminated the limitations of:

  • Relying on third-party platforms.
  • High subscription fees,
  • paid promotion bias,
  • repetitive manual updates (for property listings).

From paper to digital and reactive to proactive, it helped the client with free and automated visibility with faster occupancy.

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The platform was delivered using an agile rollout approach:

  • Smooth Rollout: Training sessions for property managers and landlords.
  • Ongoing Support: Dedicated technical support and bug fixes post-launch.
  • Future-Ready: Scalable design for new integrations and nationwide adoption.

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