The program
A self-paced online program on starting and running a short-term rental business, with live group coaching every week. The modules are written for complete beginners, and each one walks you through the work step by step, a bit like following a recipe.
Who it's for
A good fit if you
- Want to build a hosting business, not just list one spare room
- Can set aside time every week for the lessons and the business
- Are willing to check and follow the short-term rental rules where you live
- Understand that income depends on your own work and market
Probably not a fit if you
- Are looking for income with no ongoing work
- Need guaranteed income in the next few months
- Would be using money you can't afford to lose
- Live somewhere short-term rentals are prohibited and don't plan to operate elsewhere
What you'll learn
The modules follow the order most students build their business in.
Foundations
How short-term rentals work, how to research local bylaws, licensing, and strata rules, and how to set up the business itself.
Choosing a market and niche
Comparing cities and neighbourhoods, reading demand, and deciding which guests you want to serve.
Co-listing
Finding property owners, pitching your service, setting your fee, and writing a co-listing agreement.
Rental arbitrage
Estimating whether a lease will pay, asking landlords for permission, and budgeting for furnishing.
Building and pricing the listing
Photos, copy, amenities, and a pricing plan by season and day of the week.
Guest experience and operations
Check-in, cleaning, messaging, handling problems, and earning good reviews.
Software and automation
Channel managers, dynamic pricing tools, and message templates that save time.
Buying property
Underwriting a purchase with our financial models, financing options, and what lenders ask for.
Growing the business
Hiring cleaners and assistants, writing processes down, and adding properties without losing quality.
How it's delivered
| Course library | Self-paced video modules you can work through on your own schedule |
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| Live group coaching | Calls every week, Monday to Wednesday evenings, where you bring questions about your own market and listings |
| Community | A private Facebook group where students share progress and help each other |
| Templates and tools | Deal analysis spreadsheets, a co-listing agreement template, listing checklists, and guest message templates |
| Listing support | For students who qualify, our team builds and prices the first listing with you |
How enrolment works
Get in touch
Email us at support@prodigyhostacademy.com with a little about your goals.
Consultation
A call with our team to talk about your goals, budget, and market, and whether the program fits.
Written agreement
You receive the program agreement, with fees and terms, to review before you sign or pay anything.
Onboarding
You get access to the course library and the student community, and join your first coaching call.
What the program doesn't include. We don't manage properties for you or for the public, provide legal, tax, or financial advice, or guarantee any level of income. We're not affiliated with Airbnb, Vrbo, or any booking platform.