From HGTV to U.S. Real Estate: Wendy Russell’s Investing Playbook | Ep 81

What happens when an HGTV host, renovator and U.S. real estate investor combines 30 years in film & TV with 15 years of investing south of the border?

In this episode of the Wealth Genius Podcast, Alfonso sits down with Wendy Russell – former host of “She’s Crafty” on HGTV, renovator, U.S. investor (Indianapolis & Savannah), Airbnb superhost, and storytelling coach for real estate investors.

Wendy shares her “superhero origin story” in real estate, why she avoids vacation-style markets for investing, how she and her husband built strong cash-flow portfolios in Indianapolis and Savannah, and the exact process she uses to vet U.S. property managers so they don’t destroy your returns.

They also dive into Wendy’s real superpower: storytelling. She explains why investors are “making marketing too hard,” how your “messy” story actually attracts capital and partners, and why you’re always one good story away from your next joint venture.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How Wendy went from actor and producer to HGTV host and full-time real estate investor

Why she chose Indianapolis & Savannah over the typical “vacation markets”

The key signs of a strong U.S. market (multiple rental strategies, industry, schools, film, etc.)

Her biggest U.S. mistake: keeping the wrong property manager – and how to avoid it

A step-by-step process for screening and interviewing property managers

How to use your personal story to attract partners, raise capital and build trust

Why “stop making marketing hard” might be the best advice you hear this year

👉 Connect with Wendy: https://www.wendyrussell.com/

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