# How a 20-year old scaled a million-dollar Airbnb Portfolio

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Podcast: [Real Estate Without Borders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-estate-without-borders-7230757)
Published: 2025-09-09T10:22:55+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-estate-without-borde/episodes/How-a-20-year-old-scaled-a-million-dollar-Airbnb-Portfolio-e380512
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In this episode, Dave Hutch interviews Rajan Chida, a recent graduate and entrepreneur who is revolutionizing the real estate industry with his innovative approach to building luxury cabins for Airbnb. Rajan shares his journey from selling shoes in high school to developing a unique health-focused retreat in Virginia. The conversation covers the challenges of real estate development, the importance of social media marketing, and the evolving trends in health and wellness within the industry. Rajan emphasizes the significance of storytelling and personal branding in attracting clientele and discusses the unexpected hurdles he faced, including tariffs affecting construction timelines. The episode concludes with Rajan's insights on future opportunities and the importance of taking risks in entrepreneurship.

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