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Anonymous Redditor’s Road to Two Apartments and Near-Debt-Free Status at 35 Goes Viral

Turning savings into a fixed monthly expense with strategic loan retention for tax relief enabled his journey to two homes by age 35

One millennial shared on social media platform Reddit that with discipline, smart choices, and long-term thinking, it’s possible to own not just one but two homes and become nearly debt-free by 35. (Representational Image)
The post resonated with thousands for its honest, no-frills account of struggle, discipline, and financial independence.
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Overview

  • After failing multiple entrance exams and facing over 45 job rejections, he started his career in 2013 earning just ₹7,000 per month
  • Advised to treat savings like rent and avoid credit cards, he tracked every rupee, lived frugally and built a disciplined financial routine
  • He first invested in tax-saving fixed deposits at 8.75% before moving into SIPs and stocks that yielded returns between 50% and 300% over five years
  • In 2018 he bought a Noida flat with a ₹55–60 lakh home loan backed by a ₹7 lakh family down payment and accelerated repayments with extra EMIs and bonuses
  • By July 2025 he had repaid 75%–80% of more than ₹1 crore in loans while retaining some for tax exemptions, and his Reddit post inspired thousands even as some questioned its authenticity