About 45 days to a live listing
We buy homes that already exist, so the timeline runs on closing and furnishing rather than on permits, contractors and a placed-in-service date that can slip.
Comparison
BNB Accelerator vs STR University
Quick verdict
STR University teaches you to do this yourself in a cohort with real accountability. BNB Accelerator does it for you on your own timeline. If your gap is knowledge, buy the cohort; if your gap is time, buy the service.
Side by side
The short version
| Feature | BNB Accelerator | STR University |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Done-for-you acquisition, start to live listing | Cohort-based training |
| Pricing Model | One flat engagement fee, paid by you | Cohort fee, varies by intake and tier |
| Markets Covered | 8 states: FL, TN, AZ, OK, PA, TX, CO, MO | You choose and research your own |
| Deal Support | Sourcing, underwriting, negotiation, closing | You source, model and negotiate |
| Tax Strategy | Designed in, with AE Tax Advisors | Covered conceptually |
| Track Record | 500+ homes closed since 2021 | Measured in students, not closings |
| Hands-On vs Course | Hands-on service. Roughly 10-20 hours from you | Course, on the cohort's schedule |
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What is different
Why buyers choose us
98% of what we screen gets killed
Over 1,000 listings reviewed a week, underwritten against hand-picked comparables. You see the few that survive, with the full model attached.
The tax outcome drives the purchase
Price point, closing date and management structure are set against what the deduction needs to do, with AE Tax Advisors handling the tax work as an independent firm.
Client results
Two real closings
Ashley & Billy
2025- Purchase price$630,000
- Total entry cost$220,800
- Annual cash flow$43,946
- Cash-on-cash return17.52%
Erwin & Lilyana
2025- Purchase price$560,000
- Total entry cost$205,750
- Annual cash flow$40,976
- Cash-on-cash return16.34%
Across the 25 deals we publish with full financials, the average cash-on-cash return is 13.3% and the median is 14.1%. Individual results are not typical or promised. See all 25 deals.
Questions buyers ask
Is BNB Accelerator better than STR University?
They are different categories. STR University teaches you to do this yourself in a cohort format with real accountability. BNB Accelerator does the acquisition for you. If your gap is knowledge, a cohort is the better purchase. If your gap is time, an acquisition service is.
What does STR University teach?
Public descriptions emphasise practical, applicable training for hosts and investors, including direct booking site setup and guidebook creation alongside core short-term rental material. Confirm the current curriculum and cohort schedule directly with them.
How much does STR University cost?
Pricing is not consistently published on the open web and varies by cohort and program tier. Confirm current pricing and intake dates directly with STR University.
Is a cohort better than a self-paced course?
For most people, yes, on completion rates. Deadlines and a peer group create accountability that self-paced libraries do not. The tradeoff is that you move at the cohort's pace rather than your own.
Can I take a cohort and still work with an acquisition service?
Yes. There is no conflict, and understanding the underwriting makes you a sharper reviewer of the deals we bring. It is a question of budget rather than compatibility.
Ready to see the difference?
Thirty minutes on the phone covers your income, your tax position, and whether a property in one of our markets actually fits what you are trying to do.