YC has said this a few times, but their software doesn't play well with view counters. Every application gets looked at by multiple reviewers.

I honestly wouldn't worry about it.

Well, we'll see. Ta.

Update: nah

Keep at it. The best thing you can do is make as much progress as possible between now and W17.

Anecdotally, I'd say >50% of our batch applied more than once. The one thing we all had in common was traction/progress between applications. This is probably the single best thing you can do to increase your prospects of getting in, as it shows YC that you are 1)serious about working on this, and 2) capable of doing what you say you're going to do (which is to say, make something people want).

Happy to also provide advice that's tailored specifically to what you're building. You can reach me at (firstname @ lawnlove.com)

Go get 'em!

Thanks for that. I didn't really expect to get in this time around but figured I could try to get traction and reapply.

Might be more interesting if you did something like 'rent for a year.' Right now the problem with Airbnb is that you're limited to 90 days as the renter. If you tweak your idea to 'I want to live in that home for a year' with the option to buy, that might become more interesting and useful (you now have multiple audiences - long term renters, long term tenants and possible home buyers).

Yeah I've thought of going after that as well. Guess I could try different stuff and see how the market takes it.

I would laser focus on one approach vs trying different stuff. YC would view 'trying different stuff' as a possible lack of focus (I'm not implying that's the case - I'm trying to help you avoid phrasing things that might get misinterpreted). Also, if you focus on a single strategy, you'll quickly see what does and doesn't work and if it's worth pursuing. I think your first step is seeing if this is even legal (renting/leasing a home for a year - I have no idea).

You may be right. It also could create confusion amongst customers as to what we actually do. There are legal questions and the laws tend to different from place to place as to tenants rights and so on.

Would love to know more about it. At the moment is sounds like a platform for selling real estate?

Yeah basically - kind of rent with an option to buy. Still a bit at the early stage - not quite sorted the details.

If someone's interested in getting involved drop me an email 0707tim at gmail. I'm in London now and may be in LA/SF shortly. One of my problems applying to YC is I'm solo presently.