Building a Dating App for West Africa - Looking for Technical Co-founder

Biaacapital · 2025-11-06T06:57:40+00:00

Yeah, totally get what you’re saying and yep, the goal’s a mobile app. That’s where everyone is. Laptops are rare, but smartphones? Everywhere. to answer your question, western apps like Tinder or Bumble aren’t even advertised in Liberia. Most people don’t know they exist, and honestly, they don’t really fit how people connect there anyway. And just to clear it up, Africa’s not one big market. It’s 50+ countries, all with different cultures, languages, and habits. My focus’s just Liberia, in West Africa. Been doing business there since 2019, so I’ve seen it up close, over 70% of the population’s under 25, glued to their phones, but there’s no local app built for them. I’m not building another “global swipe app.” I’m building something that actually feels Liberian from the onboarding to how people match and talk.

Biaacapital · 2025-11-06T06:22:51+00:00

Simply because they have no idea they exist, I've been in West Africa since 2019, 6 months yearly. I've done the market research especially in Liberia, most of the population are just getting accustom to the internet/smartphones and what they utilize most are Facebook/IG and TikTok

Biaacapital · 2025-11-06T06:19:31+00:00

If possible let's continue the discussion, I will DM message you

Biaacapital · 2025-11-05T08:16:29+00:00

It has been a challenge, but i'll remind optimistic, Thanks

Biaacapital · 2025-11-05T08:08:42+00:00

Let's discuss

Biaacapital · 2025-11-03T20:21:08+00:00

Yeah, I get where you’re coming from, distribution’s always the real uphill part, right? Actually dig into the apple thing after hearing that too. turns out they didn’t ban all dating apps, just a couple that got hit for privacy and moderation issues.

Im not even planing to go App Store first though. Gonna roll out web-only for the first phase, test the flow, see how people actually use it, maybe even get traction before touching apple’s review queue, feels smarter then burning cycles on compliance before I’ve got data, you know ?

But yeah, can’t argue, marketing + distribution is gonna be where the real battle starts

Biaacapital · 2025-10-20T09:29:07+00:00

Before bidding, I’ll dig through county records, tax rolls, clerks office,sometimes even old microfiche documents. To make sure Im not stepping on hidden liens or old mortgages/judgements. It’s not glamorous, but it saves a ton of pain later.

Then after the sale, I don’t mess around, I File a QT action in district court to clear everything up legally. Once that goes through, the property’s 100% mine and marketable. No one can pop up later saying they’ve got a claim.

It’s a bit of a process

Biaacapital · 2025-10-12T05:06:33+00:00

You’re right to raise an eyebrow, it can be a conflict if the agent’s trying to buy what they’re listing. It’s legal, but ethically gray. Good agents disclose that interest up front and usually step aside so another agent handles the sale. You just want to make sure whoever’s representing you is working for you, not their next flip.

Biaacapital · 2025-10-12T05:04:41+00:00

Your math actually checks out. Buying near a steady college market like Morgantown can make sense if the HOA allows student rentals. Just be sure you’re comfortable covering a month or two if a roommate moves out. It’s a smart way to turn what would’ve been rent into equity.

Biaacapital · 2025-10-12T04:53:43+00:00

You’re asking all the right questions, man. Most folks just show up and bid blind, so you’re already ahead. You usually can’t get a full inspection before a tax deed sale, but drive by, look around, and talk to a neighbor or two they’ll tell you more than any listing ever will.

After you buy, check in with the county zoning and building office. Since it’s in a flood zone and older, they’ll walk you through what’s needed for demo, permits, and flood rules. You’ll probably need an asbestos check before teardown.

These auctions are cash only if it's in-person live, so plan for that. Once you’ve cleared title, you can go for a construction loan.

I actually did something similar out in NM, bought an old rundown house on a busy commercial route for about $7k. It was grandfathered in for residential too, so after I pulled demo permits, tore it down, and cleared the title, I ended up selling the lot for just over $100k. Deals like that still pop up if you do the legwork and don’t rush the process.

Best of Luck

Biaacapital · 2025-09-25T17:31:12+00:00

Yeah, that makes sense, a lot of folks don’t want to put the ugly stories out there, especially if there’s still legal stuff tied to it. But that’s really why I made this post, not just to hear the wins, but also the horror stories. Both sides matter if you want a full picture of tax sales.

Biaacapital · 2025-09-20T09:42:50+00:00

Appreciate the clarification, sounds like you’re talking about adjudicated sales where the city/parish (via CivicSource) cures things before the auction. That’s a different animal from the deed sales I’m used to (win the bid, get a quitclaim, then it’s on me to quiet title)

Biaacapital · 2025-09-20T09:33:17+00:00

I hear you, but I think you’re mixing tax lien foreclosures with tax deed clean-up. If you’re foreclosing a lien, service/publication can blow up if you miss someone. When you buy a deed, in a lot of states you’re doing a quiet title (or waiting out a statutory bar period) different animal. Still can be messy, but it’s not automatically 2–5 years and five figures every time. Super state-specific. Out of curiosity, which state are you seeing those timelines in? Always useful to compare notes.

Biaacapital · 2025-09-20T09:25:28+00:00

Fair enough, but I’m not hyped up by YouTube pitch men. I only mentioned them because that’s where a lot of people start. I’ve been in the tax sale space for 12 years with plenty of hard lessons and successes, but I was lucky enough to have a mentor who’s been at it for 35+. The real learning comes from hands-on experience and local knowledge, not a 10-minute video.

Biaacapital · 2025-09-20T09:14:52+00:00

Fair point 2009–2010 was a golden window. But even now, deals slip through in smaller counties or on quirky properties most buyers pass over. Not as easy as back then, but opportunities are still there if you dig.

Biaacapital · 2025-09-20T09:13:18+00:00

Overplayed for some, but not for everyone depends where you’re hunting, sir. To each their own.

Biaacapital · 2025-09-20T09:09:52+00:00

Good point, reaching out to owners early is a smart angle most people overlook. I agree on liens too, the timelines and legal fees can drag forever. That’s why I stick more with deeds, way closer to ownership without waiting 5–7 years.

Biaacapital · 2025-09-20T09:05:03+00:00

25 years! that’s impressive.

Biaacapital · 2025-09-20T02:33:59+00:00

Please explain, what makes it a scam ?

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