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How She Built a $2.5 Million Rental Portfolio in 2 Years (Investing Out of State)
Episode 135 • 1st October 2026 • The Wealth Blueprint: Financial Freedom Through Real Estate • Palak Shah and Niti Jamdar
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Ruby left a 20+ year corporate finance career and built a $2.5 million rental portfolio in just over 2 years: 9 properties in Cincinnati, all while living in Los Angeles.

In this Sensei Session, she walks through BRRRR #8, a deal she almost turned down. It created $100K in equity, appraised $70K higher than she expected, and took about 15 hours of her time. She never saw the house in person.

If you live in an expensive market and have wondered whether investing out of state can really work, this is the conversation that makes it real.

00:00 — Meet Ruby

01:03 — From Corporate Finance to Real Estate

02:43 — Why Cincinnati?

04:52 — What Helped Her Scale

06:18 — Inside BRRRR #8

07:15 — The Original Numbers

07:40 — The $370K Appraisal

08:36 — Creating $100K in Equity

09:40 — Why She Only Cashed Out 65%

10:43 — $350+ Monthly Cash Flow

11:38 — Breaking the 1% Rule

12:39 — The Appraisal Package

14:17 — 15 Hours, Fully Remote

15:43 — Building the Right Team

16:18 — Ruby’s Biggest Takeaway

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Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, tax, or investment advice. Ruby's experience and results are specific to her individual circumstances. They are not typical and are not a guarantee of future results. Real estate investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Always do your own due diligence and consult a licensed professional before making investment decisions.

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