TheSmartHost Co. Inc seeks to develop a PMS-agnostic, web-based owner reporting platform tailored for short-term rental property managers. The goal is to create a solution that allows managers to upload reservation data, automatically process it, and calculate key financial metrics. This platform will generate both branded PDF reports and interactive dashboards for property owners. The project involves researching the competitive landscape to identify market gaps and refining the product's feature set to ensure it meets the needs of property managers. The focus is on creating a lightweight, customizable, and white-label solution that stands out in the market. The project will culminate in the development of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that addresses these needs effectively.

Expected Project Outcomes and Deliverables:

• Functional MVP of a multi-tenant, PMS-agnostic owner reporting platform that accepts CSV exports from popular short-term rental systems (Hostaway, Airbnb, VRBO, etc.).
• Automated data mapping and calculations for gross revenue, management fees, cleaning fees, and client net earnings.
• Branded PDF report generator and interactive web dashboard for property owners to view historical and current performance.
• Competitive landscape analysis identifying direct and indirect competitors, feature gaps, and market positioning.
• User testing results from property managers and owners to validate usability and identify improvement opportunities.
• Documentation covering the technical architecture, data flow, and setup process to support future development and scaling.