A 26-year-old man from Rajasthan has captured everyone’s attention after revealing that he quit his well-paying corporate job to run homestays and now earns even more than before. He shared that he left
his Rs 1.3 lakh-per-month job last year without a concrete plan, driven only by his dream to travel and build something of his own. He admitted that the early days were challenging, filled with self-doubt and an irregular income.
After a year of learning and hard work, his idea finally began to grow. This month, he earned Rs 2.18 lakh through Airbnb bookings, with a total income of Rs 2.5 lakh, which is almost double his old salary. Many social media users praised his courage and called his story an inspiration for those wanting to break free from routine jobs; others couldn’t believe it and asked various questions about his journey.
Rajasthan Man Quits Corporate Job To Follow His Dream
Taking to Reddit, the 26-year-old wrote, “Left my stable job last year to run homestays in Rajasthan. No big plan, just wanted to build something of my own and travel more. The first few months were full of doubt and uneven income, honestly, very scary at times. This month, I earned Rs 2.18 Lakh from Airbnb alone, and my total monthly income crossed Rs 2.5 Lakh+, which is now higher than what I used to make in my corporate job (Rs 1.3Lakh/month). Not an overnight success, took savings, patience, slow months and learning everything the hard way. A year ago, I was scared and uncertain, and reading posts like these helped me believe it was possible.”
My monthly income crossed my old salary after leaving my 9-5
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Individual Shares Details About His Investment And Setup Costs
Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “That’s a great milestone. Really shows what patience and consistent effort can do. Hosting isn’t easy either. Managing guests, maintenance and slow months all take work.”
When another asked about the investments required, the individual replied, “Setup/Capex: Rs 45L (loan + savings) for properties; furnishing/setup: Rs 1L total (one time). Monthly running: Rs 25-30k across listings (housekeeping, laundry, utilities, consumables, minor repairs, platform fees). Loan EMI: Rs 40k/month.”
“Rajasthan is a tourism-heavy place, that’s why it succeeded and of course, your hard work,” a comment read.
An individual asked, “What is your exact property for Airbnb? Which city? How much loan did you take? And is the rental stable per month?”
The 26-year-old replied, “4 listings in Udaipur. Out of which one is family owned, one is owned, one is on lease, and one is on rent. 1 Single Room, 1 Double Room, 2BHK, 3BHK. Loan: 45L Rental: Since July, I’m getting more than a lakh.
He further shared that they had taken a loan and used their personal savings to start the business after working in the corporate sector for six years. The total investment amounted to around Rs 50 lakh. It took nearly eight to ten months for things to stabilise. The initial months were slow and challenging, but with patience and a focus on providing guests with a great experience, the business gradually began to grow.
