Ever wondered how AI could revolutionize your short-term rental business and save you thousands of dollars? In this episode, I sit down with Chandni Dhanjal, a bosslady who's shaking up the real estate investment world with bold, AI-powered strategies. A former tech executive turned vacation rental mogul, Chandni shares how she scaled six luxury properties across multiple states—without breaking the bank.

From generating custom artwork for pennies to sourcing designer furniture at a fraction of the cost, Chandni reveals the exact tools and workflows that helped her slash expenses and build unforgettable Airbnb properties. She shows us how AI isn’t just a trend—it’s a transformational tool for savvy entrepreneurs ready to innovate.

We dive into her five pillars of property design, her journey from tech to real estate, and how she’s building a prop-tech empire that’s making high-end investing more accessible than ever. This episode will open your eyes to what's possible when tech and creativity collide.

This isn’t the future, it’s happening now! Tune in and learn how to turn AI into your rental business’s secret weapon!

HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS:

[01:12] A short introduction about our guest Chandi Dhanji and her short-term rental journey and portfolio

[03:33] Chandi talks about her strategy behind market selection and why she intentionally spread her short-term rentals across several states

[05:49] Chandi’s approach to integrating AI into market analysis to improve decision-making and reduce risk in short-term rental investing

[08:07] Chandi talks about her idea of using AI for furnishing and design to save over $20,000 while elevating guest experience and ROI

[15:39] Chandi’s strategy to leveraging AI tools as a design collaborator for high-end STR efficiency

[22:49] How anyone can get started with AI tools—even without tech skills

[26:11] Chandi talks about how much time she spends using AI tools and how she uses them in pricing strategies to save time and money on property renovations

[36:23] How Chandi delegates pricing research and uses AI-generated artwork to significantly reduce costs in her real estate projects

[40:41] Chandi explains how she prints AI-generated artwork and how it enables unique, custom design solutions that save time and money

[44:48] Chandi shares her plan of design innovation and creating customized decor using 3D printing

[46:40] Chandi shares how experimentation, persistence, and team collaboration drive her innovation and savings

[48:50] The lightning round

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