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This Couple Replaced Their Salaries with 9 Rental Properties (In Just 4 Years)
Aug 10, 2026 · 48 min · 27 segments
**Chris and Ksenia Kim** had always *wanted* to own…
**Chris and Ksenia Kim** had always *wanted* to own rental properties, but planning for a family and reaching a breaking point with work travel got them to finally take action. They started with **a simple property that fell within their budget,** but within a few months, **it had turned into something much more:** the catalyst for quitting their full-time jobs**!**
Welcome back to the ***Real Estate Rookie** podcast*! **Chris and Ksenia** were new parents with **demanding careers** and a goal that felt *many* years away. But just **four years later, they've both left their W-2 jobs and now run 17** short-term rentals together.
How did they do it? In this episode, they share how **buying one small property** and “accidentally” pivoting to Airbnb **spawned an entire** real estate portfolio. You’ll hear how they **quadrupled their cash flow on one property**, **used their home equity** to fund additional properties, and pinned down the right real estate market and investing strategy for their long-term goals!
If you're **struggling to take that first step into** real estate investing **or are unsure how to scale**, Chris and Ksenia’s story is filled with lessons (and answers) to help you through!
In This Episode We Cover
The **“repeatable” rental strategy** that helped this couple **leave their W-2 jobs**
Going from zero to **nine rental properties** (and counting) in **just **four** years**
The **“accidental” pivot** that helped Chris and Ksenia **build an entire rental portfolio**
How to multiply your cash flow on the *same* rental property
**Funding your next rental property** using your existing home equity
And **So** Much More!
Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and [https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-755](https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-755).
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**Chris and Ksenia Kim** had always *wanted* to own…