KJ Russ | The Landlord, Russ Inspections & The Family Legacy of Black Master Plumbers in Detroit

The Elite Real Estate Podcast · Jul 3, 2026 · 1h 4m · transcript

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Meet KJ Russ — known to 45K-plus Instagram followers as The Landlord. Owner of Russ Inspections, licensed electrician, Certified Master Inspector, real estate investor, and entrepreneur in Metro Detroit. KJ inspects homes, buys houses, and has built a brand that made him a recognized face in Detroit real estate.

KJ holds a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice from Howard University and a Master's in Cybersecurity from U of Detroit Mercy. He comes from a family of skilled trades — his father a master plumber and his…