Hong Kong, July 20 -- Blogging for eight and a half years now, fashion and beauty influencer Aanam Chasmawala has a legion of followers who hang on to her every word of advice. Building a brand on social media paid off when the 29-year-old bought a home in Mumbai recently. Lifestyle Asia India caught up with her to get tips on how to save and begin one's investment journey.

Tell us about the journey to buying your home

For about the first five years of my blogging career, I lived with my family and was able to save up. After that, I stayed in a rented apartment for a year, after which, I bought this home. Nonetheless, what helped me save for the down payment was budgeting and saving. I carefully wrote down my expenses every day. It is a...