Structured Training Program for Veterans:
Start & Operate a Profitable Short-Term Rental Business
The Vacation Rental Millionaire Method (Tier I) by Valkere Academy – taught by Air Force Special Operations veteran Ashton Levarek. Get your first Airbnb generating income in as little as 90 days.
12 months of weekly 1-on-1 coaching • 96 live calls • 30+ done-for-you templates & tools
The Millionaire Method – Vacation Rental Tier I
This is a complete, step-by-step training program specifically designed to teach veterans how to acquire, launch, and operate a short-term rental (STR) business using platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo. Founded by Valkere Investment Group (est. 2018), the program has helped students replace W-2 income with passive STR cash flow.
Build Your LLC
Legal structure + tax advantages from day one.
$100K+ in 0% Interest Funding
Creative financing strategies included.
Vacation Rental Masterclass
Step-by-step videos to acquire and operate your first property.
Lifetime Community + Bonuses
200+ member community, BRRRR & STR Creative Financing courses.
- 12 months weekly coaching (96 calls)
- 30+ downloadable templates & checklists
- Lifetime access to VRMM community
- Tax write-off guidance for program cost
Defined Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Vacation Rental Millionaire Method will be fully equipped to launch a self-sustaining short-term rental business.
Core VA Outcome
"Graduate will be able to acquire and operate a short-term rental business generating income"
Timeline to First Deal
90 Days
Students typically secure and launch their first Airbnb property within 90 days using the step-by-step Masterclass and live coaching support.
Conservative Income Ranges
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First Property (Gross Monthly)$2,000 – $4,000
Conservative estimate based on AirDNA 2026 U.S. median data (~$2,400/mo average gross, 56–57% occupancy).
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Net Monthly (After Expenses)$1,200 – $2,800
Realistic after management fees, cleaning, and maintenance for a beginner-operated property.
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Year 1 Portfolio Goal (2–3 properties)$60K – $120K Annual Gross
Formal Syllabus & Roadmap
The program follows a detailed, military-style checklist roadmap (provided as a live Google Sheet). Every step is tracked weekly with your coach.
đź“‹ Open Full Checklist Syllabus (Google Sheet)- 01 Build Your LLC & Entity Structure
- 02 Secure $100K+ 0% Interest Funding
- 03 Market Analysis & Property Selection
- 04 Acquisition & Due Diligence
- 05 Launch & Operations (Listings, Pricing, Automation)
- 06 Financial Tracking & Tax Optimization
- 07 Scaling & BRRRR Strategy
Program Delivery Structure
Months of Weekly Live Coaching Calls
96 total calls with expert instructors
Member Online Community
Lifetime access for peer support & Q&A
Done-For-You Templates & Tools
Including contracts, checklists, and automation scripts
Student Success Stories (Case Studies)
Real veterans and high-performers who have used the program to build income-generating short-term rental businesses.
"I replaced my entire W-2 income with just one Airbnb in under 90 days. The weekly coaching made it simple."
Program Graduate
Acquired second property within 12 months
"Booked 16 nights on day one of listing. The masterclass gave me the exact systems I needed."
Program Graduate
Full-time STR operator
More Veteran & Student Case Studies
Full portfolio of results available on our private case studies page.
Business Viability Support for VA Self-Employment Track
Every graduate leaves with a complete, executable business plan and the coaching support needed to implement it immediately.
Done-For-You Business Plan Template
Included in the 30+ templates: a fillable 15-page STR Business Plan that covers executive summary, market analysis, operations, marketing, and 3-year financials. Students customize it during weekly coaching calls.
Preview Business Plan Template OutlineSample Financial Pro Forma (Conservative)
| Item | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Revenue (1 property) | $28,800 | $36,000 |
| - Operating Expenses | ($9,500) | ($10,500) |
| - Management & Cleaning | ($6,000) | ($6,500) |
| Net Cash Flow | $13,300 | $19,000 |
Based on AirDNA 2026 U.S. median data. Students build their own custom pro formas with live coaching.
Market Data & AirDNA-Style Insights
Data from AirDNA 2026 Outlook Report. Program includes tools to run local market analysis for any U.S. city.
The program provides live coaching to ensure every student executes their business plan and achieves the outcomes above.
Why Valkere Academy? Our Credibility as Provider
Ashton Levarek – Founder & Lead Instructor
U.S. Air Force Pararescue Jumper (PJ) • 15 Combat Deployments
Former Special Operations veteran who transitioned from Section 8 rentals to building a $90+ million real estate portfolio. Ashton personally guides every student through the same systems that helped his family quit their jobs and achieve financial freedom.
Valkere Investment Group
Founded 2018 • Nearly 1,000 units acquired
Portfolio includes vacation rentals, multifamily apartments, and boutique hotels across the U.S. and internationally. Students benefit from institutional-level expertise and real-world deal flow.
Ready to Launch Your Veteran-Owned Short-Term Rental Business?
Join the program used by veterans and high-performers to generate real income through Airbnb and short-term rentals. All materials are built for the VA self-employment track.
Questions for VA approval? Contact us directly through the program portal after enrollment.
WHO WE ARE
From left to right, Chris Levarek, Jamie Levarek, Vivian Levarek, and Ashton Levarek.
In February 2018, Valkere Investment Group was started by our family with a desire to quit our jobs, create financial freedom and live a life of our choosing.
Now, after 7 years and nearly 1000 units of real estate acquired as well as millions in capital raised, we are helping those starting a similar journey.Â
This program and community helps high performers accelerate their investing journey to reach their goals while avoiding common pitfalls or blockers along the way.