GigVaultPro.com

Secure milestone escrow for proptech freelancers—get paid on delivery, no more ghosting.

Score: 7.5/10United Arab EmiratesMedium BuildReady to Spawn
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The Opportunity

Problem

Solo proptech freelancers face slow-paying real estate investors who ghost after project delivery, crippling cashflow and motivation for new gigs.

Solution

Freelancers create gigs with milestones and escrow funds from investors upfront. Investors release payments only upon verified delivery via simple approvals. Cashflow is protected with automated reminders and dispute mediation.

Target Audience

Solo proptech freelancers billing real estate investors for development gigs

Differentiator

Proptech-specific templates and investor verification tailored to real estate deal cycles.

Brand Voice

professional

Features

Gig Creation

must-have8h

Freelancers set up projects with milestones, descriptions, and total amounts.

Escrow Funding

must-have12h

Investors deposit funds into escrow before work starts.

Milestone Approval

must-have10h

Automated notifications and approvals for each milestone completion.

Payment Release

must-have8h

Funds auto-release on approval or manual mediation.

Dispute Resolution

must-have15h

Simple in-app chat and admin mediation for issues.

Dashboard Analytics

must-have10h

Track gigs, payments, and cashflow overview.

Invoice Export

nice-to-have6h

Generate PDF invoices for accounting.

Recurring Gigs

nice-to-have8h

Template gigs for repeat investors.

Email Reminders

nice-to-have7h

Automated follow-ups for stalled milestones.

API Integrations

future20h

Connect to calendars and proptech tools.

Total Build Time: 104 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
roletextNo
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • gigs.owner_id -> users.id (freelancer)
  • gigs.investor_id -> users.id

gigs

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
titletextNo
owner_iduuidNo
investor_iduuidYes
total_amountintNo
statustextNo

Relationships:

  • milestones.gig_id -> gigs.id

milestones

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
gig_iduuidNo
descriptiontextNo
amountintNo
approvedboolNo
completed_attimestampYes

API Endpoints

POST
/api/gigs

Create new gig

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/gigs/:id

Get gig details

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/milestones/:id/approve

Approve milestone

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/users/dashboard

Fetch user dashboard

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + Shadcn/UI
Backend
Next.js API routes
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Resend for emails

Build Timeline

Week 1: Core auth and DB setup

40h
  • User auth
  • Basic DB schema
  • Landing page

Week 2: Gig creation and dashboard

35h
  • Gig CRUD
  • User dashboard

Week 3: Milestones and approvals

40h
  • Milestone management
  • Approval flows

Week 4: Payments and escrow

45h
  • Stripe integration
  • Escrow logic

Week 5: Polish and nice-to-haves

30h
  • Emails
  • Invoice export

Week 6: Testing and launch

20h
  • Full testing
  • Deploy
Total Timeline: 6 weeks • 220 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

No disputes, $1k max

  • 1 active gig
  • Basic escrow

Pro

$25/mo

$50k max/gig

  • Unlimited gigs
  • Dispute resolution
  • Analytics

Enterprise

$99/mo

Unlimited

  • All Pro
  • Priority support
  • Custom templates

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 11003%$75$900
Month 65008%$1,000$12,000

Unit Economics

$15
CAC
$360
LTV
5%
Churn
85%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 24.0xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Stop Ghosting: Secure Proptech Payments with GigVaultPro

Escrow milestones ensure investors pay on delivery—reclaim your cashflow today.

Feature Highlights

Upfront escrow deposits
Auto-release on approval
Proptech gig templates
Dispute mediation
Cashflow dashboard

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Finally got paid on time!' - Alex, Proptech Dev"
"'Investors love the security.' - Sarah, Freelancer"

First Three Customers

Post in proptech freelance Facebook groups and Reddit r/proptech with a free beta invite; DM 20 solo freelancers from LinkedIn proptech searches; offer first month free for testimonials.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/proptechr/freelanceIndie HackersLinkedIn Proptech groups

SEO Keywords

proptech freelancer escrowreal estate dev payment protectionmilestone payments for freelancers

Competitive Analysis

Upwork Escrow

upwork.com
Fee per gig
Strength

Large marketplace

Weakness

Generic, not proptech-focused

Our Advantage

Niche templates and faster proptech-specific flows

🏰 Moat Strategy

Network effects from investor-freelancer pairings and reputation data.

⏰ Why Now?

Proptech boom post-2023 with rising freelance gigs but payment delays due to volatile real estate.

Risks & Mitigation

financialmedium severity

Low adoption due to trust in escrow

Mitigation

Free tier and testimonials

legallow severity

Dispute escalation

Mitigation

Clear TOS and mediation

Validation Roadmap

pre-build7 days

Interview 10 freelancers

Success: 80% confirm pain

mvp14 days

Beta with 5 users

Success: 2 paid conversions

Pivot Options

  • General freelance escrow
  • Investor matching service

Quick Stats

Build Time
220h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$1,000
Market Size
$500.0M
Features
10
Database Tables
3
API Endpoints
4