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Neighborhood Stereotype Guide

For: People moving to new cities who want to understand neighborhood culture

Buildability

The Problem

People make major housing decisions based on brief visits without understanding neighborhood culture and demographics

The Solution

Create detailed stereotype-based guides for neighborhoods in major cities showing who lives there, what they do, where they shop

Why Now?

Remote work means more people relocating, housing costs make neighborhood choice critical, social media makes local culture research possible

Build MVP in 7 Days

Day 1

Pick one major city

Day 2

Create infographic for 5-10 neighborhoods

Day 3

Research via Yelp and local forums for cultural markers

Day 4

Include local restaurant/business names for sharing

Day 5

Post on local social media groups

How to Validate

Post infographics in local Facebook/Reddit groups
Track shares and comments for accuracy validation
Survey people who recently moved about decision factors

Revenue Model

Real estate affiliate commissions, premium neighborhood reports, local business partnerships

Competitive Moat

Local knowledge network, brand recognition for honest neighborhood assessment

Risks to Consider

Potential backlash over stereotypingDifficulty scaling across multiple citiesLocal knowledge requirements