Short-term rental management, explained.
Sourced, dated and free guides for co-hosts, owners and hosts in Europe: co-hosting, fees, pricing, cleaning, guests and the 2026 rules in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Hospitality. Done right.
About the team behind the guides
The guides come from the team behind HostPro Academy: 12 levels and 51 lessons live, followed by 100+ members in 11 countries.
Learn the skills and strategies to run short-term rentals like a pro. From the guest experience to property management, host smarter, deliver better stays and grow with confidence.
HostPro Academy’s own figures, September 2026.
Step-by-step plan
12 levels and 51 lessons, each ending with the one thing to do next.
Personal assistance
Weekly live Q&A calls, recorded and available inside the platform.
Templates
Agreements, owner proposals, scripts and pricing sheets to adapt to your market.
Community
Members across 11 European countries, sorted by market.
Choose your path
Start from where you are
Four kinds of reader come here. Pick the one closest to you and begin with the guide that answers your first question.
I’m just starting out
What co-hosting is, what a co-host does and the first six steps in Europe. When you want a structured plan, the academy teaches the same path level by level.
I want a business next to my job
Compare co-hosting, rental arbitrage and buying on money, risk, rules and time. The academy is built to follow next to your work, at your own pace.
I already host my own place
Sharpen the listing, the pricing and the reviews you already have, then see what changes when the place belongs to someone else.
I own a property and want it managed
Read four guides in this order: what managers charge, a projection you can check, the agreement clauses to discuss, and damage and insurance.
Start here
New to this? Read these five, in order.
About an hour of reading, from what co-hosting is to what it pays and which rules apply.
- 01Start an Airbnb co-hosting businessWhat a co-host does, what Airbnb allows, and the first steps in Europe.
- 02Co-hosting vs arbitrage vs buyingThree ways into short-stay, who carries the risk, and which are legal where.
- 03Airbnb co-host feesWhat managers charge, what the commission is calculated on, and what is left.
- 04Find your first management clientWhere the first owner comes from when you have no track record.
- 05Airbnb rules in Belgium and the NetherlandsRegistration, night caps, VAT and the permits to check before you sign anyone.
Voices
They started where you are now.
“When I started at HostPro, I never thought that a few months later I’d have my own company and be managing clients. I really use the CRM for my clients, and the Dynamic Pricing Tool and HostPro Reply are a huge plus.”
Robbe K.HostPro Academy member“I study real estate and wanted an income I could earn from anywhere. What surprised me was how fast it went: within a few weeks I had my first three properties. The personal guidance at every step is what makes HostPro different.”
Keano L.HostPro Academy member“I started because, as a mother, I want more time with my child and to decide for myself when I work. I’ve learned a lot about short-term rentals and about myself, especially stepping out of my comfort zone to approach hosts.”
Stefania C.HostPro Academy member“I trusted HostPro Academy from the start, because they adapted to how I wanted to work and explained everything well. Besides how Airbnb works, I learned a lot about communicating with clients. What they promised is exactly what happened.”
Pablo N.HostPro Academy member“I joined after seeing a HostPro Academy ad on Instagram. Putting the lessons into practice, I’m having more and more conversations with potential clients, and that gives my confidence a real boost. The coaches are always there with one-on-one and group calls.”
Mariska M.HostPro Academy member“I clean driveways and roofs, and wanted to build something new that I can do completely remotely from my laptop. Here I don’t just learn new things, I also get the motivation and confidence to actually get started.”
Tim S.HostPro Academy member“I joined HostPro because I wanted to start a property business but didn’t know where to begin. The step-by-step structure helped a lot. Within a few weeks I already had my first client.”
Sophie M.HostPro Academy member“What I liked most is that it’s not just theory. They actually show you how to find properties, talk to owners and set up systems. I’m currently managing two listings and working on scaling.”
Peter P.HostPro Academy member“Good program overall. The biggest value for me is the community and the weekly calls. Sometimes I needed to rewatch lessons, but the support is always there.”
Emiel D.HostPro Academy member“Before HostPro I had zero experience in short-term rentals. After two months I signed my first client. The scripts and outreach strategies really work if you actually apply them.”
Milan M.HostPro Academy member
HostPro Academy members in their own words. Individual results, not a promise.
Grow with intention
Ready to build your own short-term rental business?
Read the free guides at your own pace, or see how the academy turns the same topics into a step-by-step plan with personal assistance.