Rashmi Bhat @ChaiAndCabin Twitter profile

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Rashmi Bhat

5 months

In college I won a $1000 for pitching an Indian drive thru restaurant. Do you think America is ready for an Indian version of Panda Express?

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

@DracoBananas Immigrated here at 15. Went to college on a partial scholarship. Saved 20K in 4 years working thru college at restaurant. (5K a year which basically was not my tips) Graduated, moved back home with my parents & put in all that money + loans from PayPal credit at 0% to buy

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

@LiliInvests Just got back from a Europe trip which was amazing but this weekend I was in Lexington, KY & had the most incredible time at the Castle & Key distillery. Sometimes just enjoying nature with a good whiskey is all you need 😄

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

9 months

@indexnforgetit Most people live like this. Its WILD.

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

Last week I became a meme on social media. And not the fun kind 🙁 Fat Ugly Privileged Stinky / Smelly Kill yourself Greedy Words like these were used by thousands of accounts online to spew hate. I took the last few days to process what happened. At first, I debated whether

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

8 months

Launching a new property today! Would you book this? 😍😍

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@ChaiAndCabin

7 months

I am remodeling a bathroom. Contractor just quoted a 20K labor only cost in Arkansas. (Need a bathtub removed & new shower area) On top of that, I would pay for vanity, shower door etc. Am I crazy or does that sound really expensive?!

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

@realfrugalmogul For sure! So much Indian food is gluten free it wouldn’t be a problem at all!

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

6 months

@trevizo_gabe Mine! Met him at 26 (currently 31) Helped me grow from one little restaurant to a real estate empire Support me, loves me & let’s me live my dream. Marrying the right person is a ULTIMATE life hack.

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

6 months

Long time ago, a family member told me no one will buy food from an Indian girl in a small American German town. I made sure to send him a copy of this news article. Always, always bet on yourself.

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

8 months

I have less than 400 followers on X: - Met a boutique hotel investor - Met someone who specializes in experimental hospitality - College friends calling me up, saying they have been seeing my content & want to invest in my next venture. Relationships > Followers

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

6 months

Serious question. Are people signing up for memberships at individual restaurants? Is this a thing?

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

3 months

No one:….. Me: Let me explain X/ Twitter to you. The guy with 230 followers- owns 10M in real estate, knows more about stocks & bonds than most financial advisors & willing to help The guy with 20K followers- has never bought real estate & trying to sell you a course on how

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

@Mikethelummox I have seen companies write in their contract after work is completed, we will automatically run the card for the remaining balance. Might be worth asking a lawyer how you can implement that / making it a part of your policies.

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

I used to believe you needed these 3 things to be a “real” business: - Lots of employees - Big corporate office - Big corporate clients And then I realized I need to get my head out of the sand. Me + a couple of VAs can rule the world

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

10 months

@ClintFiore Nahhh- still ugly. I don't get the hype at all. Maybe its a guy thing?

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@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

I am *FINALLY* under contract for my first hotel so I attended AAHOA con earlier this month to hear how independent hotels are crushing it! And today - I am breaking down all the strategies that were discussed -most of these things are FREE- including: ✨How to get more direct

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

9 months

About to board the flight & read this. Any good?

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

6 months

Today I gave my VA a $1,000 loan to buy a MacBook. She is paying me $50 every two weeks until paid off. No interest. Would you do this?

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

6 months

@Lifeinvestmoney How about we add a bar downstairs?

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

4 months

10 years ago, I leased a 800 sq ft art gallery & converted into a sandwich shop. 10 years later: Indian Restaurant Own several STRs 50 STRs under management Manage 5 boutique hotels Bought my first hotel Never underestimate how once decision can change your life.

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

Everyone wants to get rich with real estate No one wants to: - Analyze 5 deals a day - Pick up the phone & call brokers/wholesalers etc - Learn to manage remotely so you can buy anywhere in the country This isn’t a get rich overnight. Learn the game, respect the hustle.

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

4 months

$500 for tree / debris removal at an STR Does this sound reasonable or is this pricey? I am always surprised by tree removal prices but also don’t know anything about this biz.

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

9 months

If you are wondering if posting on X/Twitter/LinkedIn is worth it? I have less than 200 followers Spoke to 3 investors, all from social media, this week who want to invest in deals with me. Target audience > followers

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

3 months

Am I the only entrepreneur that DOESN'T consider a deal done until the money is in my account? Money in MY pocket = deal closed

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

9 months

If you are looking for that one person to change your life. Look in the mirror. It’s you.

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

4 months

For the first 3 years in real estate, I refused to invest in masterminds. Did everything on my own & grew to 6 properties. Enrolled in 2 coaching programs in 2023. Today I have a portfolio of 9 Rentals I own + 1 Hotel 50 STR I help manage 5 Boutique Hotels under management

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

@DonovanBuilds And 4th largest city in the country so if you don’t like one part, you can move! Speaking of Houston, Katy has been really growing!

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

8 months

@indexnforgetit I mean he accepts credit cards at his seminar…..

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

7 months

@jefferydhughes Hahahaha! Love the hustle!! Might have to use this at my restaurant!

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

7 months

@mhp_guy Definitely agree with the dog friendly part. We make all of our STRs dog friendly. I also think @Starlink has made RV parks so much more accessible for remote workers!

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

6 months

Ever had a terrifying flight? Today, as my I flew back from my Europe trip, I was really excited to share my husband first business class trip, how we did it etc. Except midway thru the flight, as I was using the restroom, the seat belt sign came on. I was like oh huh. Not two

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

8 months

I grew up in a middle-class family My mom can easily outwork me, physically, even today. Part of my drive comes from wanting to be a better daughter for them. I am grateful for all the tough lessons.

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

I haven’t been asked for my resume since 2014 when I opened my restaurant. Your results will speak for your experience. Results > experience

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

Is there anything better than breakfast tacos & coffee to start of an Austin Saturday?

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

6 months

They said I wasn’t fit to be a restaurant manager So I opened my own restaurant They said I didn’t have enough experience to work in real estate So I went & bought my own. People will ALWAYS say no. Them saying no was the best thing that happened to me

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

7 months

My parents have an arranged marriage. They met twice before they got married. ✨They are celebrating 32 years this month ✨ Here are 10 lessons for YOU from their 30+ years of marriage about love, business, relationships & real estate: Go in with a no-fail attitude towards

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

1 year

Good morning from Texas y’all! ☀️ One of my goals this year is to be more active on social media & what better way to start than on Monday, May 1! Here is a quick recap of who I am, what I do & where we are headed! I am super excited to share my journey with you guys! 🥰 (1)

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

“I am trying to change” You don’t “try” to breathe You don’t “try” to walk Do or don’t. Get rid of the word “try”

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

6 months

I don’t know how to hang up a painting I don’t know how to fix a toilet I don’t know how to make up the bed for short term rentals I own real estate in 4 different states I manage 3 boutique hotels I own a restaurant All run from my home office. If you asked me 4 years ago

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

4 months

@realEstateTrent Not sure if I missed something & I also don’t have kids but I think you taught him the value of time is FAR more important.

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

6 months

Is it just me or does X have the worst search bar ever?!?

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

Is anyone here interested in buying boutique hotels? I get a lot of them emailed to me & wondering if I should share them with people, post about them, etc

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

1 year

At 21, I opened my first sandwich shop At 25, opened a coffee chop. At 26, opened my Indian restaurant At 27, (2020) bought my first short-term rental At 30, I own several & manage STRs, run a restaurant + wholesale sandwiches & buy real estate. Life is short. Let's go!

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

4 months

What is up with all these HVAC companies coming out with memberships? I like them - just wondering if this is a move by PE to retain clients or how did they come about?

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

I turned 31 this past February & my dad gifted me one of his most priced possessions. A Mont Blanc pen. When I was six, my dad moved us to France 🇫🇷 Like many immigrants, in search of a better life. The first year was tough. Language barrier Culture differences Weather New

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

9 months

@realEstateTrent $150 Nespresso & $30 milk frother will take you a long way! Disclaimer: It won't be exactly like a coffee shop but prettyyyyy close!

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

8 months

@gas_biz Read thru the whole list trying to find bucees!

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

9 months

Immigrant moms are truly something special. My mom moved to the United States in 2009, in her 40s. Like a lot of immigrants, she doesn’t speak the best English & and she didn’t have a work visa so she wasn’t able to work. She volunteered at the library, school, front desk,

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

4 months

In college I had a part time job working in a salad buffet place. Internship rate: $9/hr They didn’t think I was good enough to be a manager so they bumped me down to $8/hr When I graduated, I opened my own restaurant. Few years later started buying real estate. Last week, I

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

10 months

@TennisonEddie Yikesssss - love austin but the math doesn’t math there

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

7 months

@ThinkAppraiser I am pretty middle class & used to complain about things like this. A rich mentor taught me I am responsible for everything in my life. So I can complain or do something to change my life. Started slowly investing in real estate. Started to learn how to find better deals even

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

7 months

@realEstateTrent Had a similar clause in one of my restaurant leases. I sold sandwiches & the only person who could sell sandwiches. In the same center, another person started selling sandwiches. I complained. Owner said technically his daughter owns the other center so doesn’t apply. Two

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

4 months

I am an immigrant - I moved here when I was 15. English is not my first language I started my first restaurant with less than 20K Stop making excuses. Go get what you want.

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

4 months

Bought a hotel last week ✅ Started demo in a couple of the rooms ✅

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

4 months

@chefjeffsf Wanna work on it together?

Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

In college I won a $1000 for pitching an Indian drive thru restaurant. Do you think America is ready for an Indian version of Panda Express?

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

8 months

I spent 7 years living with my parents so I could reinvest everything I made into my restaurant & later on real estate. You can make a social media post.

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

7 months

@mhp_guy Can I open a store with unclaimed Airbnb items?

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

7 months

I have less than 700 followers on X - here is how last month went: - Had an amazing coffee hour with hospitality writer @SamShankman - Connected with @PriteshSMB because I had a freakout moment over a hotel we manage - Hung out with @PatStephens1984 chatting about PMS for

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

6 months

In 2021, I made an offer on a property They decided to go with another offer They asked me to submit a backup offer, at the same price as the offer they accepted & waive appraisal contingency. I said no I told them they could keep my original offer as the backup offer They

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

7 months

@mhp_guy Love it!! How / what’s your process for finding team members to help trim the trees? What happens when they don’t show up?

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

10 months

Retweet because its so good! Every year, 6.5 Million travel to Cabo Every year, 12 Million travel to the Smoky Moutains This is why we invest in regional vacation rental markets

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

4 months

The best part of X/ Twitter? Meeting people in real life at my favorite brewery! Had the BEST time with these fine folks: @ryanraysr - buying & selling SMB? M&A questions? Hit him up! @thedsoguy - dropping fantastic, behind the scenes of the dental world @adamislucky -

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

2 months

True Story: Everyone told me you need millions of dollars to open a restaurant & no one would rent to a 21 year old. I did it with 20K + 0% Paypal credit Did a concept that was easy to launch - sandwiches Was it risky? Yes Still better than working for corporate America....

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

8 months

Built the kind of life where on Friday you can take the day off & read whatever book you want. Today, I am rereading Think & Grow Rich. PS - and the kind of life where you spend 10 mins photo shooting, videoing & picking the best photo so you can TRY to be as cool as

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

4 months

I am looking to buy my next deal. If you come across any boutique hotels under $$2M, heavy rehab, vacation market, ideally less than 30 doors- hit me up!

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

I have people asking me every week to book a FREE call with me. But they: Won’t Follow me on social Won’t Comment on my post Won’t share my post Start to give.

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

3 months

In the last 6 months, I picked up 5 hotels to manage & bought my first one. The secret: Surround yourself with people who are ahead of you Tell them what you want to do Take up ANY opportunity that comes you way

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

1 year

I have a short term rental property that wasn’t getting any bookings: - Went in & updated photos - New description - Adjusted pricing 5 new bookings within 3 hours.

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

6 months

I have less than 800 followers on this platform. I know EVERYONE from this photo because of X/Twitter @PriteshSMB told me last Tuesday to attend @AAHOA . Booked my tickets, flights & Airbnb that evening. When the experts speaks, just do. And speaking of experts, this guy is a

Mital Patel — Opal Capital

@mitalpatel

6 months

Inspired by my friends from #RETwit @AAHOA . Reminder that there’s no substitute for meeting in person!

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

6 months

Where better to start reading this book than in @SingaporeAir ! Looking forward to starting a million dollar weekend over this weekend @noahkagan And a huge shoutout to @ThomasSmale for sending me a copy! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

6 months

@TripleNetInvest Some days I just wonder how deutsche bank is in business after so many defaults stories I hear!

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

Today I got charged a credit card processing fee while buying coffee. While the place advertised they don’t accept cash - card only. WTF?

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

6 months

My Virtual assistants manage my entire real estate portfolio. Here is how I found my first Virtual assistant, how I grew my virtual team & what all they do today. Be sure to read until the end where I share how VA helped me level up. In 2021, I hired my first VA from online

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

No one is qualified when they start. Start & you will figure it out

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

9 months

@Reiwholesaler I would report the agent

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

1 year

Crinkle cuts fries or thin fries?

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

6 months

@mhp_guy Wow! That is super cool! Is this in prosper?

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

@admsteiner I had mentors that did this & at the time I was terrified. 💯 helped me build up confidence

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

4 months

@realEstateTrent Dubai has mandatory cc for taxis & it makes life so much easier!

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

6 months

If you are not spending time making REAL connections from X, you are seriously missing out. I spent all of last week chatting it up with people who are the best in business: @ShannonJean : We chatted all about running multiple business, the hustle & book publishing (he may even

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

4 months

Someone please please please tell me its a TERRIBLE idea to buy a waterfront hotel in Europe, move there & Instagram document the whole journey

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

8 months

I have been wanting to get into the boutique hotel space in November 2021. In Nov 2023, I found my first deal to manage. Most people give up within 2 days - it took me 2 years.

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

1 year

@stevegarthwaite Yup - kind of drives me insane when guru say I make all this money because I drive a beat up car. I build passive income & wealth to have a great quality of life. If not, what’s the point of it all?

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

Most hotel operators get burnt out. Real estate investors want to buy hotels but don't know how to run them. That's where I step in. Picked up 4 boutique hotels to manage with this.

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

I am not sure who needs to hear this but In Texas, its FREE to file you EIN number. Don’t get scammed by these companies charging you $200 for it.

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

3 months

10 years ago, I turned down 3 job offers & opened a little sandwich shop. Today, I am spending a Wednesday drinking coffee & working on my latest cooking project. Somedays I look at my life & can’t believe how 1 decision changed everything.

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

10 months

Currently listening to Alex Hormozi - $100M Offer The value proposition chapter is so good, I had my husband listen to it

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

1 year

@JoeCassandra I wish more people understood “you make your money on the buy of real estate / business”

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

1 year

@lawyer4SMBs Really? What sort of business can you buy in that range?

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

6 months

Everyone says “Airbnb is dead” I have a regular house 4 bedroom 3 bath Rents long term for $2,000 Listed in on Airbnb fully furnished for 5K Been booked, by the same person, for 6 months. Mortage payment is $670. Boring property = Big money! 💰

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

3 months

Went to a donut place today & they gave us a FREE donut as a thank you for being new customers. As a restaurant owner, I like the idea! Should I try giving out free samosas or free chai at my restaurant?

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Rashmi Bhat

@ChaiAndCabin

5 months

I started by buying my first short-term rental. And then got asked to help to manage short-term rentals. Along the way, picked up a 6-unit hotel to manage. Then a 13-unit hotel to manage. Now under contract to buy my own hotel. All you need is ONE door to change your life.

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Rashmi Bhat

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Family! This is mom & grandma. Grandma doesn’t speak any English & still travels all my herself - courage, faith & grace. Mom gave up everything to become an immigrant here so we could have a better life - opened a restaurant with me in her 50s, started buying real estate &

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What's your motivation? This was mine. I grew up here. Looks miserable, doesn't it. It wasn't and I wouldn't trade childhoods with anyone. Something about living across the street from the 'rich kids' will imprint you for the rest of your life. They had cool scooters, the

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Rashmi Bhat

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8 months

Sometimes I have bad experiences at restaurants. I am tempted to leave a 1 star review. but I don’t - because everyone is allowed to have a day off. And in the hospitality business, we make it damn near impossible for anyone to do that.

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Rashmi Bhat

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5 months

One of my cleaners called me today. I picked up *a little bit panicked* - Me: “What’s wrong?” Her: “Oh nothing - everything is good. I called to say thank you.” Me: …. Her: “It’s been a slow month in the business so appreciate you having all your properties being booked."

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Rashmi Bhat

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5 months

Staying at a hotel this week & they have this. A pillow spray. Is this a thing? Should I be incorporating into my airbnbs & hotels?

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Rashmi Bhat

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1 year

@itsDanny_V Okay that is NUTSSS

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@ChaiAndCabin

6 months

Anyone else do this? A few weekends ago, I paid $45 for a ticket where you self tour luxury homes in your market. One day event. They had about 10 homes & I hit up about 6. Unsure about the exact business model but even if they sold 300 tickets - that’s $13,500 for one day.

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