If you've ever tried renting a place in Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, or anywhere across Africa — you know the pain.

Fake listings. Ghost agents who vanish after collecting "inspection fees." Properties that look nothing like the photos. Prices that triple the moment you mention you're from abroad.

I got tired of it. So I built PropertyGPT.

Here's what I learned the hard way:

1. Never pay before you see the property in person — or at minimum, get a live video walkthrough. If an agent refuses, they're hiding something.

1. Verify ownership documents before signing anything. In many African countries, you can do a simple land registry search. Most scams fall apart at this step.

1. Neighborhoods change block by block. A "good area" recommendation from someone who visited 2 years ago is worthless. Talk to people who are currently living there.

1. Service apartments ≠ hotels. If you're coming for a short stay (1-6 months), service apartments are 40-60% cheaper than hotels and way more comfortable. But they're hard to find through Google.

1. Local contacts are everything. The best deals are never on the big listing sites. They're found through trusted networks.

That's exactly what PropertyGPT does — AI-powered property search that connects you with verified deals across Africa. No middlemen inflating prices. No fake listings.

Whether you're a student relocating, a traveler looking for a short-let, or an investor scouting opportunities — this is for you.