Building niche SaaS is harder
I have been building a SaaS for managing shared accommodations and bedspaces.
One early decision I made was to keep the rental model very simple and only support monthly billing. In my mind most operators already think in monthly terms so it would keep the system clean and easier to use.
After speaking with early users I realised the reality is more messy. Some operators like the simplicity while others feel restricted because their current operations include different payment cycles.
Now I am trying to understand something that many founders probably face. When building for a niche industry how do you decide between keeping the product opinionated and simple or matching all the real world complexity from day one
Would be interested to hear how others approached this in their early stage