The Hotel Investor Playbook
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<blockquote>Welcome to <a href="chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0"><b>The Hotel Investor Playbook</b></a>, hosted by real estate investor and hospitality operator Michael Russell. Michael is the co-founder of <a href="chatgpt://generic-entity?number=1"><b>Malama Capital</b></a> and <a href="chatgpt://generic-entity?number=2"><b>Howzit Hostels</b></a>, and has built a personal real estate portfolio exceeding $20 million.<br><br>With an operator-first mindset, Michael brings a practical perspective to hotel investing. On the show, he breaks down what it actually takes to scale from short-term rentals into boutique hotels, covering deal sourcing, operations, capital strategy, and risk.<br><br>Each week, Michael shares real lessons from the field as he builds toward a $400 million real estate business, giving listeners an honest look at the decisions, challenges, and strategies behind the growth. Subscribe and follow along as he documents the journey in real time.</blockquote><p><br></p>
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- What is The Hotel Investor Playbook?
<blockquote>Welcome to <a href="chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0"><b>The Hotel Investor Playbook</b></a>, hosted by real estate investor and hospitality operator Michael Russell. Michael is the co-founder of <a href="chatgpt://generic-entity?number=1"><b>Malama Capital</b></a> and <a href="chatgpt://generic-entity?number=2"><b>Howzit Hostels</b></a>, and has built a personal real estate portfolio exceeding $20 million.<br><br>With an operator-first mindset, Michael brings a practical perspective to hotel investing. On the show, he breaks down what it actually takes to scale from short-term rentals into boutique hotels, covering deal sourcing, operations, capital strategy, and risk.<br><br>Each week, Michael shares real lessons from the field as he builds toward a $400 million real estate business, giving listeners an honest look at the decisions, challenges, and strategies behind the growth. Subscribe and follow along as he documents the journey in real time.</blockquote><p><br></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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