BNB Investor Academy is a premier coaching and mentorship service. Owned and operated by Michael Elefante, we help people learn how to successfully find, analyze, invest in, design, set up and effectively manage short term rental properties. Clients that enroll in BNB Investor Academy are taught a variety of strategies to get started with short term rentals, including investing in real estate, rental arbitrage, cohosting, property management and how to leverage partnerships to scale. Clients get access to 15+ hours of training modules, hundreds of hours of coaching call recordings, 20-30 live Zoom coaching calls per month, and a 1:1 success coach.
BNB Investor Academy (bnbinvestoracademy.com) has 309 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
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Nashville, Tennessee
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2026
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We are at the end of our 38th day as students in the academy and are officially UNDER CONTRACT! This program is set up with so many resources and support at every level: the community, small groups, and individually.
It is a program with results based on the effort you put into it - you get out what you put in.
Our CSM Ashley has been instrumental in our success so far. She is a wealth of knowledge, a lighter when we needed the fire lit, and pushed us right to the edge where we needed to make the decision.
We are excited for this next chapter now working through design and setting up the property to go live still before the end of the year.
MA
Monty A.
Would definitely recommend
Our experience with BNB Investor Academy has been very positive. The education material is excellent and easy to follow. The group and one on one coaching sessions were practical and focused on what we needed when we needed it. We truly believe that the success that we have experienced would not have come as quickly as it has were it not for our coach in the academy. Charlie helped us to avoid a lot of mistakes which accelerated our success. We would definitely recommend.
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Irene
In good hands at the BNB Academy
I’ve had the privilege of working with some exceptional coaches, including Michael, Marsh, Dante, Arno, Oliver, Niko, and now Scott Jiles. Their expertise shines through during both individual and group coaching sessions. Scott, my CSM now, is incredibly patient, knowledgeable and willing to seek help even if it means reaching out to affiliate partners whenever possible. They genuinely understand their clients and the STR industry, providing hands-on guidance and practical advice. The BNB Academy is growing rapidly, and I’m proud to be a student here. The future looks promising, and i can confidently say that I have been in good hands at the BNB Academy. I eagerly anticipate what the future holds. 👍🏾
Thanks guys! Up we go👍🏾
JM
Jennifer M.
From an EMPTY Calendar to FULLY BOOKED!
We are so grateful for BNB Investor Academy and the incredible support and community we’ve found through the program! From the beginning, we’ve learned so much about such a wide range of topics—from real estate investing to the day-to-day realities of managing, marketing, and maintaining a successful short-term rental.
We’ve had two coaches during our time in the Academy, and both have been amazing. But we have to give a special shout-out to our current coach, Scott Jiles!
When we first started working with Scott, we had an empty calendar and no bookings. After just a few short weeks of meeting with him regularly, we now have a FULL calendar for the next two months! Scott gave us specific, actionable advice to help boost our listing on the STR platforms, increase our traffic and visibility, and most importantly, turn that visibility into actual bookings. Seeing that turnaround happen so quickly has been incredible.
Looking back, joining BNB Investor Academy has truly been one of the best decisions we’ve made in our short-term rental journey. Without the education, coaching, resources, and community, we likely would have made some costly mistakes, taken much longer to get our property up and running, and struggled to figure out how to compete in our market.
Instead, we’ve had experienced people in our corner helping us every step of the way. We’ve learned a ton, met a wonderful community of fellow investors, and feel so much more confident moving forward.
We couldn’t be happier with our experience and are incredibly thankful for BNB Investor Academy—and especially for Scott and the difference his coaching has made for us!
SA
Simge A.
Best Investment We Have Ever Made
From clueless to STR operators in a couple of months: BNB Investor Academy delivered
My husband and I came into BNB Investor Academy knowing almost nothing about short-term rentals. Just a couple of months later, we launched our first property. We couldn't have done it without this program.
The training walks you through the entire process step by step: choosing a good market, running the financial analysis, setting up property and operations, managing pricing, and understanding the tax benefits. Nothing was left to guesswork. They have a recommended resource for every step of the process. On top of the course material, the office hours with successful STR owners gave us real-world insight we couldn't have found anywhere else.
What truly set the Academy apart was the support. We were paired with a dedicated Customer Success Manager, Dante Myers, and he was smart, clear, resourceful and supportive every step of the way. Yes, that includes the panic texts in the middle of the night when we weren't sure how to respond to a guest request or when we were doubting our plans/projections. Having someone in our corner day and night made all the difference.
The Academy also plugs you into a network of fellow investors, including social media groups for specific STR markets. Ours is filled with wonderful, supportive people, many of whom are also BNB Academy students and are generous enough to go check on our property so we can have peace of mind. For remote operators like us, that's a lifesaver. It's amazing how many meaningful connections you can build remotely through this community.
This is the best investment we've ever made as BNB Investor Academy gave us a real way to bet on ourselves. We're so grateful, and we'd recommend it to anyone who's serious about getting into short-term rentals.
TB
Thomas B.
BNB Academy - So Glad We Joined
There is extensive and absolutely relevant content on the BNB website, we learned a lot and it really helped as we moved toward finding a property.
After joining (I was VERY skeptical) you have a personal coach, meeting one on one weekly and a group meeting where we listen to each others situations, also great learning environment!
Our coach/mentor - Ashley did a great job and helped us get under contract with our first real estate investment (STR) very quickly.
I've been wanting to invest in real estate for years. My wife and I are working on this together. I heartily recommend BNB Academy! It will get you started!
The money we invested to join is totally worth it.
CU
customer
Niko and the team at the Academy are…
Niko and the team at the Academy are incredible to work with! Highly recommend utilizing their service if you’re interesting in investing in short term rentals. They set you up for success in every way possible.
WM
Will & M.
More Than a Coach — Someone in Our Corner
Our experience with Charlie and the BNB Academy has been incredible so far. One of the things that stands out most about Charlie is how well he communicates. He is extremely knowledgeable, but more importantly, he knows how to explain things in a way that actually makes sense. He’s willing to answer questions, work through problems, and make sure you understand the why behind what you’re doing.
What we appreciate most is that Charlie genuinely feels like he is in our corner. When we're looking at a deal, working through a question, or trying to figure out our next step, it never feels like we're doing it alone. He’s there to help us think through the situation, challenge our assumptions when needed, and provide guidance when we need it. You can tell that he wants to see his students succeed and is willing to put in the time to help them get there.
The office hours are a TRUE learning experience. They aren’t just another Zoom call where you sit back and listen. You’re actively learning, asking questions, analyzing deals, hearing different perspectives, and seeing how real investors think through actual situations. Every time we attend, we walk away with something new.
One thing we really appreciate about BNB Academy is that they aren't going to do the work for you — and they shouldn't. You have to put in time, do the work, ask questions, learn the material, and truly commit yourself to the process. This isn't a "sign up and magically become a real estate investor" type of program. You get out what you put in.
But once you make the decision to take the leap and truly commit, something changes. Learning becomes contagious. You start looking at properties differently. You start analyzing numbers everywhere you go. You start having conversations about deals, markets, financing, renovations, and the possibilities in front of you. Before you know it, you're completely immersed in the process — and honestly, it's exciting!
Charlie has played a huge role in helping us build that confidence and momentum. His communication, willingness to teach, and ability to break things down have made the learning process so much easier to navigate. Having someone in your corner who you can reach out to and work through things with makes a huge difference.
We're still early in our journey, but we've already gone from thinking about real estate investing to taking action — and that's a pretty exciting feeling.
If you're willing to put in the work, stay committed, ask questions, and take the leap, BNB Academy gives you the tools, education, accountability, and support to learn how to do this yourself.
We're excited for what's ahead, and we're grateful to have Charlie in our corner along the way! 🚀🏡🔥