Project Overview:

The Online Rental Marketplace System is a full-stack web platform that facilitates the rental of various items—such as furniture, electronics, tools, and more—between users. It creates a digital ecosystem where owners can list their unused items and renters can conveniently browse and rent them for a specified period.

This platform simplifies the rental process by integrating secure transactions, item availability tracking, user feedback, and administrative oversight, making it ideal for peer-to-peer rentals and small rental businesses.

PPT and Documentation are Provided for this Project
A complete PowerPoint presentation (PPT) and project documentation are included with this project to assist with understanding, explaining, and presenting the system during evaluations, viva, or client meetings. These resources cover system architecture, modules, flow diagrams, and implementation details thoroughly.

Key Objectives:

• Provide a digital platform for item rental services.

• Allow owners to monetize their unused products.

• Enable renters to access items without needing to purchase them.

• Maintain secure, transparent, and user-friendly interactions.

User Roles & Features:

1. Owner (Lender):

• Register/login to the system.

• Add products for rent with images, rental price, and conditions.

• Define product availability and rental duration.

• Manage rental requests (accept or reject).

• View product status: Available / Booked.

• Track earnings from completed rentals.

2. Renter (Borrower):

• Register/login to the platform.

• Browse available items using search and category filters.

• View detailed product pages with pricing and terms.

• Send rental requests and receive confirmation.

• Make secure payments.

• Leave feedback/reviews after using an item.

3. Admin:

• Manage users (owners and renters).

• Approve or remove listings.

• Monitor all transactions and activity logs.

• Handle user complaints or disputes.

Tech Stack Used:

• Node.js + Express for backend logic

• MongoDB for database

• Bootstrap for responsive frontend UI

Core Features:

Product Listing & Management:

• Owners can upload item details with rental price and photos.

• Set rental period (daily/weekly/monthly), conditions, and terms.

• Items can be edited, removed, or marked unavailable.

Booking and Availability:

• Renters can see if an item is Available or Booked.

• Owners are notified of rental requests and can approve or deny them.

• Automatic update of product status after a confirmed booking.

Secure Transaction Handling:

• Integration with dummy or real payment gateway for secure checkout.

• Store transaction logs in the database.

• Owners are notified when payment is successful.

Feedback and Ratings:

• After completing a rental, renters can rate the product and leave feedback.

• Helps improve trust and transparency among users.

User Dashboards:

• Owners: View listed products, rental requests, and earnings.

• Renters: View booked items, rental history, and pending requests.

• Admin: View and manage overall platform activity.

Authentication and Security:

• JWT or session-based user login system.

• Input validation and secured API routes.

• Admin rights restricted to sensitive operations.

Conclusion:

The Online Rental Marketplace System bridges the gap between item owners and potential renters through a convenient, secure, and feature-rich platform. It encourages resource sharing, reduces the need for ownership, and promotes sustainability.