The Airbnb Multimillionaire | How Chris Choi Makes $600K/Month on Airbnb Without Owning Property in United States
A Deep Dive Into Rental Arbitrage — and Why It’s the Biggest Airbnb Opportunity in India Right Now
This isn’t your average success story.
Chris Choi didn’t start with real estate connections or deep pockets. In fact, he drove for Uber just a few years ago.
Today, he earns $600,000+ per month from Airbnb. And here’s the kicker — he doesn’t own any of the properties.
This is the model he used. And this is why his story matters to you — especially if you want to build an Airbnb business without buying property.
Who Is Chris Choi?
A Korean immigrant in the U.S., Chris hustled through various side jobs — including Uber — before discovering short-term rentals.
Now he’s been featured in Business Insider, Entrepreneur, and other major outlets.
His business in numbers:
100+ Airbnb units
$600,000+ in monthly revenue
Started with less than $3,000
No properties owned — all rental arbitrage
What Is Rental Arbitrage?
Rental arbitrage is one of the fastest ways to scale an Airbnb business without needing to buy property.
Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Lease a property from a landlord (with permission)
Step 2: Furnish and style it for Airbnb guests
Step 3: List it on Airbnb
Step 4: Earn from nightly bookings
Step 5: Repeat the process with more units
Chris didn’t invent this strategy — he just executed it better and faster than most.
Inside Chris Choi’s Airbnb Empire
Let’s look at the real numbers:
He brings in over $600,000 every single month from his 100+ Airbnb units. His average nightly rate ranges between $250 and $400, depending on the unit and season.
What’s even more impressive?
He started the entire business with less than $3,000 in initial capital — just enough to furnish and launch his first rental.
His business runs on healthy margins too.
Roughly 20% to 30% of that revenue is pure profit, after paying rent, utilities, cleaning services, and other operational costs.
That means he’s not just generating revenue — he’s building real wealth, month after month.
Even with a conservative estimate, that’s millions in annual profit.
Why This Should Matter to You
Chris's story is living proof that:
You can build wealth without owning property
You don’t need to start big — just smart
Systems and guest experience are key to scale
In India, this model is still underutilized.
That’s why I believe the next Airbnb millionaires will come from here — and maybe, it could be you.
5 Things You Can Learn from Chris Choi
1. Start Small
He started with one property. You can too.
2. Prioritize Guest Experience
Design, cleanliness, and communication win great reviews — and repeat guests.
3. Reinvest Early Profits
Chris scaled fast by reinvesting everything he made.
4. Automate Operations
He built systems for cleaning, check-ins, and guest messaging.
5. Master One City First
Don’t chase too many markets. Get one right, then expand.
My Take as an Airbnb Consultant
I help Indian property owners and NRIs build profitable Airbnb businesses.
The rental arbitrage model is a golden opportunity in India — and we’re still early.
If you’ve been sitting on the fence, now’s the time to learn and take action.
And if you’re ready to go deeper…
Download My FREE Guide: “Rental Arbitrage 101 – The Chris Choi Model (Indian Edition)”
This PDF guide breaks down:
Step-by-step rental arbitrage setup for India
Scripts to pitch landlords (in English)
Budget & furnishing checklist
How to analyze profitable cities
Automation tools Chris uses — and their Indian alternatives