Shows
The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show#60 - Starting Real Estate Investing at Age 49: How Bruce Brunner Built Wealth in MinneapolisAt just $5 a unit per month, it's worth checking out shukrentals.com or booking a live demo in the show notes. https://calendly.com/oliver-theshuk/shuk-demo — Use discount code TCREI20 for 20% off.
🎙️ About the TCREI Hosts
Adam Tafel – Investor, Realtor, and host of Twin Cities Real Estate Investing. Adam has helped hundreds of clients buy, sell, and analyze investment properties across the metro. He works daily with local investors and is passionate about building wealth through smart real estate strategies.
📩 adam@UpsidePropertySales.com
Tim Swierczek – Mortgage lender and experienced investor who helps clients struct...
2025-12-221h 25The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show#59 - Rethinking Property Management for 2026 and Beyond w/ John ScribanteAt just $5 a unit per month, it's worth checking out shukrentals.com or booking a live demo in the show notes. https://www.rpmviking.com/ and click "request assessment", let them know we sent you for $300 in free maintenance.
2025-12-151h 25The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show#58 - Scaling Lessons From an Investor Who Tried Everything w/James FaillettazAt just $5 a unit per month, it's worth checking out shukrentals.com or booking a live demo in the show notes. https://calendly.com/oliver-theshuk/shuk-demo — Use discount code TCREI20 for 20% off.
🎙️ About the TCREI Hosts
Adam Tafel – Investor, Realtor, and host of Twin Cities Real Estate Investing. Adam has helped hundreds of clients buy, sell, and analyze investment properties across the metro. He works daily with local investors and is passionate about building wealth through smart real estate strategies.
📩 adam@UpsidePropertySales.com
Tim Swierczek – Mortgage lender and experienced investor who helps clients struct...
2025-12-081h 31The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show#57 - Affordable Housing in St. Paul: Michael Willliams' Unfiltered TakeAt just $5 a unit per month, it's worth checking out shukrentals.com or booking a live demo in the show notes. https://calendly.com/oliver-theshuk/shuk-demo — Use discount code TCREI20 for 20% off.
🎙️ About the TCREI Hosts
Adam Tafel – Investor, Realtor, and host of Twin Cities Real Estate Investing. Adam has helped hundreds of clients buy, sell, and analyze investment properties across the metro. He works daily with local investors and is passionate about building wealth through smart real estate strategies.
📩 adam@UpsidePropertySales.com
Tim Swierczek – Mortgage lender and experienced investor who helps clients struct...
2025-12-011h 15The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show#56 - Partnership Lessons and Mgmt Challenges in Multifamily w/ Eric EickhofAt just $5 a unit per month, it's worth checking out shukrentals.com or booking a live demo in the show notes. https://calendly.com/oliver-theshuk/shuk-demo — Use discount code TCREI20 for 20% off.
🎙️ About the TCREI Hosts
Adam Tafel – Investor, Realtor, and host of Twin Cities Real Estate Investing. Adam has helped hundreds of clients buy, sell, and analyze investment properties across the metro. He works daily with local investors and is passionate about building wealth through smart real estate strategies.
📩 adam@UpsidePropertySales.com
Tim Swierczek – Mortgage lender and experienced investor who helps clients struct...
2025-11-241h 28The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show#55 - From Waiting Tables to Owning the Block - Lisa VanHorn's West Side StoryAt just $5 a unit per month, it's worth checking out shukrentals.com or booking a live demo in the show notes: https://calendly.com/oliver-theshuk/shuk-demo — Use discount code TCREI20 for 20% off.
🎙️ About the TCREI Hosts
Adam Tafel – Investor, Realtor, and host of Twin Cities Real Estate Investing. Adam has helped hundreds of clients buy, sell, and analyze investment properties across the metro. He works daily with local investors and is passionate about building wealth through smart real estate strategies.
📩 adam@UpsidePropertySales.com
Tim Swierczek – Mortgage lender and experienced investor who helps clien...
2025-11-171h 10The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show#54 - How HouseHacking Launched Dumi Thomsen’s 12-Door Portfolio + Private Lending TipsAt just $5 a unit per month, it's worth checking out shukrentals.com or booking a live demo in the show notes. Use discount code TCREI20 for 20% off.
🎙️ About the TCREI Hosts
Adam Tafel – Investor, Realtor, and host of Twin Cities Real Estate Investing. Adam has helped hundreds of clients buy, sell, and analyze investment properties across the metro. He works daily with local investors and is passionate about building wealth through smart real estate strategies.
📩 adam@UpsidePropertySales.com
Tim Swierczek – Mortgage lender and experienced investor who helps clients structure financing to maximize returns and long-ter...
2025-11-101h 34The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show#53 - Why Small Banks Rule in CRE and How the USPS Became Andy Shornack's Only Tenant
At just $5 a unit per month, it's worth checking out shukrentals.com or booking a live demo in the show notes. https://www.youtube.com/@TwinCitiesRealEstateInvesting
Book a meeting with Adam and/or Tim - go to TwinCitiesRealEstateInvesting.com/schedule
2025-11-031h 30The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show#52 - "Mayoral Candidate Mike Hilborn: Can Business Principles Fix St. Paul?"
At just $5 a unit per month, it’s worth checking out shukrentals.com or booking a live demo in the show notes. https://calendly.com/oliver-theshuk/shuk-demo — Use discount code TCREI20 for 20% off.
🎙️ About the TCREI Hosts
Adam Tafel – Investor, Realtor, and host of Twin Cities Real Estate Investing. Adam has helped hundreds of clients buy, sell, and analyze investment properties across the metro. He works daily with local investors and is passionate about building wealth through smart real estate strategies.
📩 adam@UpsidePropertySales.com
Tim Swierczek – Mortgage lender and experienced investor who helps clients structur...
2025-10-271h 33The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show#51 - Common Sense vs. Chaos: Fixing Minneapolis Housing Policy w/ Brian StrahanAt just $5 a unit per month, it's worth checking out TwinCitiesRealEstateInvesting.com/schedule
Guest: Brian Strahan — Minneapolis City Council Candidate (Ward 1)
Brian Strahan is a small-business owner, remodeler, and longtime Northeast Minneapolis resident running for the Ward 1 seat on the Minneapolis City Council. After earning a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Minnesota and working in research, Brian shifted toward hands-on work and founded Keep Smiling Builders, a remodeling firm focused on preserving older homes and improving energy efficiency. His campaign emphasizes practical problem-solving and a back-to-basics approach to city government—prioritizing reliable city services, publ...
2025-10-201h 16The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show#50 - Your Realtor's Favorite Realtor - Adam DuckwallTwin Cities Real Estate Investing Show — Adam Duckwall
At just $5 a unit per month, it's worth checking out shukrentals.com or booking a live demo in the show notes: https://calendly.com/oliver-theshuk/shuk-demo — Use discount code TCREI20 for 20% off.
About the TCREI Hosts
Adam Tafel – Investor, Realtor, and host of Twin Cities Real Estate Investing. Adam has helped hundreds of clients buy, sell, and analyze investment properties across the metro. He works daily with local investors and is passionate about building wealth through smart real estate strategies.
📩 adam@UpsidePropertySales.com
Tim Swierczek – Mortgage lender and...
2025-10-131h 12The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show#49 - How Kevin Apolinario Built a Portfolio From Scratch in 12 Months + Market UpdateAt just $5 a unit per month, it's worth checking out shukrentals.com or booking a live demo in the show notes. https://calendly.com/oliver-theshuk/shuk-demo — Use discount code TCREI20 for 20% off.
🎙️ About the TCREI Hosts
Adam Tafel – Investor, Realtor, and host of Twin Cities Real Estate Investing. Adam has helped hundreds of clients buy, sell, and analyze investment properties across the metro. He works daily with local investors and is passionate about building wealth through smart real estate strategies.
📩 adam@UpsidePropertySales.com
Tim Swierczek – Mortgage lender and experienced investor who helps clients struct...
2025-10-062h 22The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show#48 - Another Hard Money Convo (because it's important..) w/ Sean BloomquistThis episode is brought to you by Shuk Rentals — the smarter way to manage your rental properties. Just $5 per unit per month, with everything you need to stay organized and compliant. Get 20% off your first year with code TCREI20. www.shukrentals.com
🎙️ About the TCREI Hosts
Adam Tafel – Investor, broker, and host of Twin Cities Real Estate Investing. Adam has helped hundreds of clients buy, sell, and analyze investment properties across the metro. He works daily with local investors and is passionate about building wealth through smart real estate strategies.
📩 TwinCitiesRealEstateInvesting.com/schedule
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2025-09-291h 41The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show#47 - Building a Twin Cities Hard Money Business w/ Hadley HornigAt just $5 a unit per month, it's worth checking out shukrentals.com or booking a live demo in the show notes. [https://calendly.com/oliver-theshuk/shuk-demo].. 20% discount code (TCREI20)
🎙️ About the TCREI Hosts
Adam Tafel – Investor, broker, and host of Twin Cities Real Estate Investing. Adam has helped hundreds of clients buy, sell, and analyze investment properties across the metro. He works daily with local investors and is passionate about building wealth through smart real estate strategies.
📩 TwinCitiesRealEstateInvesting.com/schedule
Hadley Hornig joins the show to share his journey from working at...
2025-09-221h 37The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show#46 - Surviving the 11-Unit From Hell w/ Tyler Nash🎙️ About the TCREI Hosts
Adam Tafel – Investor, broker, and host of Twin Cities Real Estate Investing. Adam has helped hundreds of clients buy, sell, and analyze investment properties across the metro. He works daily with local investors and is passionate about building wealth through smart real estate strategies.
📩 TwinCitiesRealEstateInvesting.com/schedule
Tyler Nash returns to the show to walk us through his latest commercial purchase in South Minneapolis near Richfield — an 11-unit deal that came with more than its share of unexpected surprises. From problem tenants to hidden costs, this was a project that tested his r...
2025-09-151h 41The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show#45 - Buyer’s Guide for Investors: What TC Data Reveals w/ Alex MarsolaisAlex Marsolais runs Home Free TC, a transaction coordination company serving agents across the Twin Cities—meaning he sees hundreds of real files the public never does. In this buyer-focused episode, Alex shares the ground-truth signals you won’t get from big data dashboards: how often deals are canceling and why, when buyers are using escalation clauses and appraisal-gap coverage, and what’s actually changed in the past five years from the TC’s front row. Think of it as a quick market check wrapped inside a real-world buyer’s guide for investors.
What sets Alex apart is his cal...
2025-09-082h 10The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show#44 - How to Flip Houses the Right Way in 2025 w/ Glenn WilliamsThe "Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show" #44
"How to Flip Houses the Right Way in 2025"
Glenn Williams
Glenn Williams has been investing in real estate since the late 1990s, weathering every kind of market swing and coming out stronger each time. Today he’s a full-time house flipper in the Twin Cities, running a business that thrives on systems, teamwork, and decades of experience. In this episode, Glenn shares how he built a flipping operation that works, what it takes to manage contractors effectively, and how to keep projects on track when...
2025-09-012h 06The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #43 - Why Investors Overlook North Minneapolis (And Why They Shouldn’t) w/Liz LovelessTwin Cities Real Estate Investing Show #43 - Liz Loveless
"Why Investors Overlook North Minneapolis (and Why They Shouldn't)
Liz Loveless knows North Minneapolis better than almost anyone — not just as an agent but as a long-time investor and guide for flippers. Too many investors brush off the North Side based on headlines or assumptions. In this conversation, Liz shares why those perceptions miss the mark, how the market really works, and why savvy investors are finding opportunity where others see risk.
2025-08-251h 24The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #42 - Live-In Flipping 101: Adam Widder’s $150K WinTwin Cities Real Estate Investing Show
This week’s guest is Adam Widder—back again to share how he just pulled off a $150,000 profit on a live-in flip in Crocus Hill. Adam and his family lived in the home for two years while he combined sweat equity with strategic hired help, even teaming up with his dad on parts of the project. The result? A beautifully restored home that worked for his family in the short term and turned into a major win when it came time to sell.
We also talk about how he used...
2025-08-181h 09The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #41- From Teacher to 1,000+ Units: Todd Dexheimer’s Real Estate JourneyTCREI Show #41 - From Teacher to 1,000+ Units: Todd Dexheimer’s Real Estate Journey
Key Topics Covered
Transitioning from teaching to full-time real estate investing
Starting with flips and scaling into large multifamily
Syndication strategies and out-of-state investing
How to find deals in competitive markets
Impact-focused investing and building a values-driven business
Lessons learned from scaling across multiple states
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #41, we’re joined by Todd Dexheimer, a real estate investor, syndicator, and educator who went from being a Minnesota schoolteacher to owning and operating over...
2025-08-111h 43The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #40 - How Jordan Moorhead Turned a NE Duplex into 100+ Units NationwideTCREI Show #40: How Jordan Moorhead Turned a NE Duplex into 100+ Units Nationwide
Key Topics Covered
Surviving a nightmare first duplex deal: tenant sabotage, major repairs, and financing hurdles
Leveraging a househack to slash living costs and launch a full-time investing career
Getting licensed, building a local network, and expanding to Texas
Mobile home park investing and commercial dealmaking
How early mistakes — like neighbor decisions and CapEx surprises — can shape long-term strategies
The importance of focused real estate education and not chasing every shiny object
Episode Summary
In TCRE...
2025-08-041h 46The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #39 - Twin Cities BRRRR Machine : the Richard Ochoa StoryTCREI Show #39: Flips, Refi, and Full-Time Real Estate w/ Richard Ochoa
Key Topics Covered
Starting with wholesaler deals and sweat equity
Becoming a licensed contractor to self-manage projects
Flipping homes and reinvesting in rentals
Refinancing and scaling a small portfolio
Transitioning from part-time to full-time real estate
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #39, we sit down with Richard Ochoa, a real estate investor and licensed contractor who began investing in 2019 while working full-time. Richard got his start buying affordable properties from wholesalers, then renovating them himself to keep costs low...
2025-07-282h 03The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #38 - Networking Guru Alyssa Strom Shares Twin Cities’ Best Neighborhoods for ROITCREI Show #38: Where to Invest in the Twin Cities in 2025 (Our Top 15) w/ Alyssa Strom
Key Topics Covered
Top 15 investor-friendly neighborhoods in the Twin Cities
Where to find value-add, cash flow, and long-term appreciation
Building wealth through real estate networking and collaboration
Founding REBL and Lyft for real estate community-building
Alyssa Strom’s journey from investor to connector
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #38, Alyssa Strom returns for a dynamic episode packed with market insight and community wisdom. Alyssa shares the backstory of how strategic networking fueled her real estate jo...
2025-07-211h 20The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #37 - 10 Years of Simple Deals w/ Adam TafelTCREI Show #37: 10 Years of Simple Deals w/ Adam Tafel
Key Topics Covered
Building a portfolio through steady, conventional deals
Why slow and simple beats fast and flashy
Long-term, mid-term, and short-term rental strategy mix
Avoiding overleveraging and burnout
What worked, what didn’t, and what Adam would do again
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #37, co-host Adam Tafel sits in the guest seat to reflect on 10 years of real estate investing in the Twin Cities. His approach has been calm, consistent, and effective — built around buying quality properties in good loca...
2025-07-141h 07The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #36 - Twin Cities Housing Trends and Opportunities - Summer 2025TCREI Show #36: Summer 2025 Market Update
Key Topics Covered
Local vs. national housing trends in 2025
Why Minnesota’s market remains resilient
Real-time deal stories from investors in the field
Lending updates and strategy pivots
Political and regulatory issues on the horizon
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #36, it’s just Adam and Tim unpacking what’s really going on in the Twin Cities real estate market this summer. They kick things off with a local market update, contrasting the relative stability in Minnesota with the price cuts, inventory spikes, and investor anxiet...
2025-07-071h 01The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #35 - "Using Equity to Scale a Real Estate Portfolio w/ DIY Pro Evan Kraljic"TCREI Show #35: Using Equity to Scale a Real Estate Portfolio w/ DIY Pro Evan Kraljic
Key Topics Covered
Househacking and building equity through sweat equity
Leveraging HELOCs to fund acquisitions and renovations
Pulling permits and managing projects with a contractor’s license
Representing yourself with a real estate license
Neighborhood-level investment insights in the Twin Cities
Tenant screening, inspections, and hands-on project management
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #35, we’re joined by Evan Kraljic, a self-taught investor, licensed contractor, and DIY renovation pro who has built an impr...
2025-06-301h 47The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #34 - "22 Years, One Marriage, and a Lot of Rentals w/ Tim and Nicole SwierczekTCREI Show #34: 22 Years, One Marriage, and a Lot of Rentals w/ Tim and Nicole Swierczek
Key Topics Covered
Growing a rental portfolio over two decades
Marriage, business, and raising a family through real estate
Managing tenant issues, maintenance, and burnout
What they wish they’d known earlier
The long-game mindset: persistence, patience, and payoff
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #34, Nicole Swierczek joins her husband Tim Swierczek for an honest and heartfelt look back at their 22-year journey as mom-and-pop real estate investors. What began with the sale of their fi...
2025-06-231h 17The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #33 - From Househacking to BRRRR to Mobile Home Parks w/ Matt BergstromTCREI Show #33: From Househacking to BRRRR to Mobile Home Parks w/ Matt Bergstrom
Key Topics Covered
Househacking a townhome as a first step
Renovating and renting out duplexes and single-family homes
Section 8 tenants and rent-to-own lessons
Transitioning into Airbnb and “make me move” pricing
Leaving a W2 job for full-time investing
Sourcing and scaling mobile home park deals
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #33, we talk with Matt Bergstrom, a full-time real estate investor with a diverse portfolio and a story grounded in slow, purposeful growth. Matt’s journe...
2025-06-161h 00The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #32 - A Financial Advisor’s Frugal Path to Freedom w/ Scott JensenTCREI Show #32: A Financial Advisor's Frugal Path to Freedom w/ Scott Jensen
Key Topics Covered
What financial advisors actually invest in — and why
Combining frugality, DIY, and real estate to build wealth
Selling off rental properties to focus on passive investments
Using tax code strategies to transition without penalties
Shifting perspectives on risk, control, and freedom
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #32, we talk with Scott Jensen, a financial advisor and real estate investor known for his disciplined, practical approach to building wealth. While many advisors talk the talk, Scott ha...
2025-06-091h 40The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI #31 - 2025 Suburban Multifamily DataTCREI Show #31: 2025 Suburban Multifamily Data
Key Topics Covered
Lack of sales volume in many suburban municipalities
Suburbs that stand out for rent-to-price ratios
Surprising strengths and weaknesses of high-end suburbs
10-year average suburban sales price trends
Best- and worst-appreciating suburban multifamily markets
How suburban performance compares to Minneapolis & St. Paul
Our honest take on the 2025 suburban multifamily landscape
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #31, Tim and Adam return with the third installment in their multifamily data series — this time focused on suburban markets across the Twin Ci...
2025-06-0236 minThe Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI #30 - How Steve "The Uptown Guy" Taylor Made a Fortune in S MplsThe Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show #30
"How Steve "The Uptown Guy" Taylor Made a Fortune in S Mpls
Steve Taylor is a real estate broker, manager, and investor operating out of Lowry Hill Minneapolis. Steve came to the states from his home country of New Zealand back in the early 2000s, landing in Minnesota shortly after the real estate crash of 08. Steve immediately saw opportunity where others did not, buying up small multifamily properties in the Uptown and surrounding neighborhoods of South Minneapolis. Today Steve has his broker's license in multiple states, and (similar...
2025-05-261h 36The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI #29 - "Achieving FIRE without the Burnout" w/ Alyssa StromTCREI Show #29: Achieving FIRE without the Burnout w/ Alyssa Strom
Key Topics Covered
Reaching financial independence through real estate
Property management, development, and long-term holds
Investing in lifestyle freedom, not just cash flow
Navigating real-world deal pivots and challenges
Staying resilient through investing ups and downs
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #29, we talk with Alyssa Strom, a passionate and experienced real estate investor based in the Twin Cities. Her journey began in 2014 after reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and she’s since been involved in property management, real estate de...
2025-05-191h 40The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI #28 - SF Strategy to App Development (plus St Paul Rent Control Update) w/ Oliver LernerTCREI Show #28: From Single Family Strategy to Software Development w/ Oliver Lerner
Key Topics Covered
St Louis Park Landlord Organizing
House hacking single-family homes in St. Louis Park
Self-managing 10 single-family rentals
Building and scaling a mission-driven proptech company
Tenant-first management philosophy
From rental operations to software development
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #28, we sit down with Oliver Lerner, a real estate investor and tech founder based in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Oliver began his journey house hacking single-family homes in St. Louis Park after college, gradually expanding into...
2025-05-121h 41The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #27 - Inside the Mind of a Twin Cities Wholesaler w/ Brad SmithTCREI Show #27: Inside the Mind of a Wholesaler with Brad Smith
Key Topics Covered
Wholesaling in the Twin Cities market
The investor mindset behind sourcing deals
How contracting experience shapes investment strategy
Navigating the challenges and frustrations of wholesaling
The real talk behind working in off-market acquisitions
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #27, we sit down with Brad Smith, owner and operator of iBuyMSP, a Twin Cities-based wholesaling company. Brad brings a deep, boots-on-the-ground perspective to the conversation — drawing on his background in general contracting, his deal sourcing strategies, and th...
2025-05-051h 25The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #26 - For the Love of Old Homes w/ Claire JohnstonTCREI Show #26: For the Love of Old Homes w/ Claire Johnston
Key Topics Covered
From DIY renovator to social media influencer
First rental property purchase in 2020
Transitioning from corporate to self-employment
The value of thoughtful design and visual storytelling
Building a high-quality real estate portfolio with intention
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #26, we sit down with Claire Johnston, the creative mind behind the popular Instagram account @minncenturymod. Claire began sharing her home renovation projects back in 2018 and has since built a loyal following thanks to her refreshing style, accessible...
2025-04-281h 16The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #25 - How Matt Schober Invests Intelligently and Consistently with a Day JobTCREI Show #25: How Matt Schober Invests Intelligently and Consistently with a Day Job
Key Topics Covered
Transitioning from out-of-state investing to local Twin Cities assets
Investing in 1–4 unit properties while maintaining a full-time job
Structuring your investing strategy around your time and energy
Using data and past experience to sharpen investment analysis
How macroeconomic trends (like tariffs) impact local REI decisions
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #25, we’re joined by Matt Schober, a real estate investor and tech consultant based in St. Paul. Matt started investing right after college — buying...
2025-04-211h 23The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #24 - How Tucker Mortier Went From Newbie to 10 Doors in 3 YearsTCREI Show #24: How Tucker Mortier Went From Newbie to 10 Doors in 3 Years
Key Topics Covered
House hacking through owner-occupied duplexes
Navigating landlord-tenant relationships
Negotiating deals in today’s small multifamily market
Creative financing and contract for deed strategy to buy a laundry mat
Building a 10-door portfolio with steady consistency
Episode Summary
In Episode 24, we sit down with Tucker Mortier, a rising real estate investor based in St. Paul. Over just three years, Tucker has purchased three owner-occupied duplexes, using strategic financing, negotiation, and determination to assemble a solid 10-d...
2025-04-141h 47The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #23 - Spring Market UpdateEpisode 23: Spring Market Update
Key Topics Covered
Current Twin Cities housing market trends
Detailed data breakdown from March 2025
What’s working in today’s investment environment
Financing structures and creative deal terms
Single-family rental outlook & supply
Recent deals: 2-4 unit success stories
Why we host real estate meetups — and why you should come
Episode Summary
In Episode 23, it’s just the home team — Adam Tafel and Tim Swierczek — walking through the current state of the Twin Cities real estate market. This spring update includes real numbers from...
2025-04-071h 05The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #22 - A Broker's Guide to Multifamily in 2025 w/ Nathan OpatzEpisode 22: "A Broker's Guide to Multifamily" w/ Nathan Opatz
Key Topics Covered
What’s really happening in the 4–20 unit multifamily market
What sellers care about (and how to win them)
Direct, no-nonsense advice from 24 years in the industry
Strategies for buyers in today’s market
The value of persistence and consistency over time
Episode Summary
In Episode 22, we sit down with Nathan Opatz, a seasoned real estate broker and multifamily expert with 24 years of experience. Nathan runs Apartment Cash Flow Inc., a firm based in Hudson, Wisconsin, that specializes in the...
2025-03-311h 30The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #21 - Managing Like a Pro w/ Elzie McGeeEpisode 21: Managing Like a Pro w/ Elzie McGee
Key Topics Covered
Property management best practices from a seasoned pro
Growing up in North Minneapolis and breaking into real estate
Building generational wealth as a first-generation investor
Lessons from managing thousands of units
Investing in small multifamily across Minneapolis
Episode Summary
In Episode 21, we’re joined by Elzie McGee, a seasoned property manager and real estate investor based in North Minneapolis. Elzie has managed thousands of rental units professionally and also owns a growing portfolio of small multifamily properties across th...
2025-03-241h 53The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #20 - My Real Estate Dad, Will Rolf
Episode 20: "My Real Estate Dad" w/ Will Rolf
Key Topics Covered
Landlording in St. Paul
Renting a mansion by the room
Small multifamily investing
Transitioning to mixed-use and commercial real estate (He bought Sweeney's Saloon)
Mentorship, values, and building community through real estate
Episode Summary
In Episode 20, we sit down with Will Rolf — a real estate broker, manager, and investor based in Cathedral Hill, St. Paul. Will began investing in the 1990s while working as a Realtor and slowly scaled from small multifamily properties and single-family homes to...
2025-03-171h 21The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #19 - The Rent Control Mess in St Paul w/ Nate HoodEpisode 19: The Rent Control Mess in St. Paul w/ Nate Hood
Key Topics Covered
The origins and consequences of rent control in St. Paul
Planning Commissioner Nate Hood’s case against rent control
How zoning and building codes impact housing supply
What investors are seeing on the ground vs. what policy promises
Honest disagreements and shared goals for St. Paul’s future
Episode Summary
In Episode 19, we sit down with Nate Hood — a dad, husband, real estate investor, and St. Paul Planning Commissioner. Nate resides in Ward 3, works for Hennep...
2025-03-101h 30The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #18 - From Drywaller to $2m Flips w/ Corey WrightTCREI Show #18: From Drywaller to $2M Flips w/ Corey Wright
Key Topics Covered
Breaking into real estate through drywall and trade work
Learning by working for house flippers
Starting and scaling a house-flipping business
Transitioning to high-end flips with $2M+ ARVs
Managing multiple businesses: flipping, property management, and sales
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #18, we welcome Corey Wright, a Minnetonka-based real estate investor with an incredible story of hustle, learning, and long-term growth. Corey grew up in North Minneapolis and started out in the trades, installing sheetrock for local...
2025-03-031h 31The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #17 - New Year, New Laws w/ Brad SchaeppiTCREI Show #17: New Year, New Laws w/ Brad Schaeppi
Key Topics Covered
Recent updates to Minnesota landlord/tenant laws
Screening tenants and managing risk
The eviction process and legal requirements
How school districts impact neighborhood values
Minneapolis renter notification rules
Resources every Twin Cities landlord should know
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #17, Brad Schaeppi joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on all things Minnesota landlord law. Brad is a full-time attorney, landlord, father, former city council representative, and fifth-generation Minneapolitan — giving him a rare and valuable perspective on...
2025-02-241h 57The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #16 - Quitting Your W2 After Deal #1 w/ Andrew StreetTCREI Show #16: Quitting Your W2 After Deal #1 w/ Andrew Street
Key Topics Covered
Househacking a historic duplex in Hastings, MN
Turning a unit into a successful short-term rental (STR)
Using real estate to subsidize travel and lifestyle
Quitting a W2 job to pursue real estate full-time
Launching an STR management business with virtual assistants
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #16, we’re joined by long-time friend of the show Andrew Street — and it’s about time! Andrew and his wife Tammy bought their first property in 2020, a beautifully preserved 1860s up/dow...
2025-02-1757 minThe Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #15: Minneapolis Sales & Rental Data TrendsTCREI Show #15: Minneapolis Sales & Rental Data Trends
Key Topics Covered
Minneapolis rental, housing, and small multifamily data
What the latest numbers say about affordability and inventory
Surprising trends revealed through local sales data
Why context matters more than spreadsheets alone
How to use data to develop investor perspective
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #15, Tim and Adam go guest-free for another data-focused deep dive, this time spotlighting the Minneapolis rental and sales market. This episode builds on discussions from the Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Meetup, a monthly in-person event...
2025-02-1048 minThe Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #14: Househacking w/ Twins – Abby and Vicky HidalgoTCREI Show #14: Househacking w/ Twins – Abby and Vicky Hidalgo
Key Topics Covered
Starting with a duplex after leaving single-family comfort
Building a small portfolio of multifamily properties
Twin sister teamwork and partnership dynamics
Overcoming early fears and embracing change
Why househacking still works today
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #14, we sit down with Abby and Vicky Hidalgo, twin sisters and Twin Cities househackers who’ve built a modest and effective portfolio of small multifamily properties. Their journey started with a bold move — leaving the comfort of a single-family home in Far...
2025-02-0357 minThe Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #13 - 5X Househack MVP w/Adam WidderTCREI Show #13: 5X HouseHack MVP w/ Adam Widder
Key Topics Covered
Starting with a flip while stationed in Kansas
Using flip profits to fund multiple househacks
Strategic growth through B-class multifamily in St. Paul
Transitioning from corporate property management to full-time sales
Gradual move into commercial real estate
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #13, we’re joined by Adam Widder, a commercial asset manager and former corporate property manager based in Crocus Hill, St. Paul. Adam’s real estate journey began with a flip in Kansas, completed while he was serv...
2025-01-271h 25The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTafeltime #4 - Gameplan for 2025How should the average Minnesotan approach real estate investing in 2025? Real estate content on the internet/social media can be inspiring and helpful - but not always practical when it comes to everyone's market and financial situation. Adam gives his two cents on the downsides to real estate "influencers", ideas for practical investing in 2025, the current state of the market, and much more.
2025-01-2337 minThe Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #12 - Building a Modest St Paul Residential Portfolio w/ Linda AlterTCREI Show #12: Building a Modest St. Paul Residential Portfolio w/ Linda Alter
Key Topics Covered
Building wealth through a small but strategic residential portfolio
St. Paul submarkets and investor-friendly neighborhoods
Representing investors as a Realtor
Challenges and lessons from tenant management
Planning for retirement through real estate
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #12, Linda Alter joins us to share her story of slow, steady, and smart real estate investing. A real estate professional since the mid-1990s, Linda has called St. Paul home for most of her career. Through a...
2025-01-2059 minThe Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #11: From Residential to Mixed-Use Mastery w/ Kurt PauleyTCREI Show #11: From Residential to Mixed-Use Mastery w/ Kurt Pauley
Key Topics Covered
Investing in out-of-state residential and small multifamily
Transitioning to commercial and mixed-use buildings
Commercial real estate brokerage in the Twin Cities
Finding value in Minneapolis properties
Investor mindset, ego, and practical deal-making
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #11, we sit down with Kurt Pauley, a commercial real estate broker and investor who brings a calm, confident perspective to our local market. Kurt began his investing journey with residential and small multifamily properties in out-of-state markets, gaining experience...
2025-01-071h 35The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #10 - Twin Cities Short Term Rentals w/ Tanya RooneyTCREI Show #10: Accidental Airbnb Empire w/ Tanya Rooney
Key Topics Covered
How an unsold flip led to a short-term rental career
Building a 5-property Airbnb portfolio in the Twin Cities
Lessons learned from managing large homes as STRs
The importance of blunt advice and practical systems
How to get help setting up or managing a STR business
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #10, we’re joined by Tanya Rooney, a Twin Cities-based real estate investor, short-term rental operator, and podcaster. Tanya entered the world of Airbnb by accident — after a flip...
2024-12-301h 22The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #9: Surviving the Crash and Thriving After w/ Matt BrownTCREI Show #9: Surviving the Crash and Thriving After w/ Matt Brown
Key Topics Covered
Lessons from the 2008 market crash and recovery
Class-C property management stories and takeaways
Trends shaping the Twin Cities real estate market
Mindset tips for agents, investors, and entrepreneurs
Coaching and career advice for new real estate professionals
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #9, Matt Brown joins Tim and Adam to reflect on his decades-long career in real estate — one that includes weathering the 2008 housing crash, scaling operations, and mentoring hundreds of real estate professionals. Matt is th...
2024-12-231h 09The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #8 - Lending Changes and Rent Control in 2024TCREI Show #8: Lending Changes and Rent Control in 2024
Key Topics Covered
Lending guideline updates for 2024
FHA and conventional loan limit increases
Using border income for qualification
The latest effects of St. Paul's rent control
Investor access and affordability in the changing market
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #8, Tim and Adam take the mics solo to cover two timely and high-impact topics: 2024 lending updates and the continued saga of St. Paul rent control.
Tim outlines key mortgage guideline changes, including raised FHA and conventional loan limits — a significant wi...
2024-12-1657 minThe Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #7: 20+ Years of Twin Cities Real Estate Wisdom w/ Kirk DuckwallTCREI Show #7: 20+ Years of Twin Cities Real Estate Wisdom w/ Kirk Duckwall
Key Topics Covered
Flipping experience in the early 2000s
Real estate brokerage leadership and team-building
Residential market data and the BRIX Market Meter
Construction background and how it informs client decisions
Best practices for home sales, property management, and market timing
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #7, we’re joined by Kirk Duckwall, a 20+ year real estate professional and co-owner of BRIX Real Estate, a boutique brokerage serving the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Kirk’s journey began in the...
2024-12-091h 07The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #6: Legal Insights from a Househacking Attorney w/ Kwame Osafo-AddoTCREI Show #6: Legal Insights from a Househacking Attorney w/ Kwame Osafo-Addo
Key Topics Covered
Househacking in Long Lake, MN
Legal guidance for landlords and small business owners
Dealing with tenant disputes through deescalation and compromise
Kwame’s experience representing hundreds of tenants
Tips for landlords on lease agreements and eviction process
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #6, we welcome Kwame Osafo-Addo, an attorney and real estate investor based in Long Lake, MN. Kwame lives in a househacked duplex and offers legal counsel to small business owners and landlords, particularly in th...
2024-12-021h 04The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #5: Doing the Work: 850 Deals and Counting w/ Liz SibetTCREI Show #5: Doing the Work: 850 Deals and Counting w/ Liz Sibet
Key Topics Covered
Starting as a college househacker and scaling up
Completing 850+ real estate transactions as agent and investor
Flipping 20+ homes a month with multiple crews
Managing operations, growth, and momentum
Staying focused through setbacks, stress, and challenges
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #5, we highlight the other end of the investing spectrum — with Liz Sibet, one of the most prolific and experienced real estate investors in the Twin Cities. Liz started as a college househacker in the early 2000s...
2024-11-2557 minThe Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #4 - "St Paul Data and Market Update"TCREI Show #4: St Paul Data and Market Update
Key Topics Covered
St. Paul rental market performance
Housing sales data in St. Paul neighborhoods
Trends in 2–4 unit multifamily deals
How to apply market data without overanalyzing
Monthly meetup data recap and context for new investors
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #4, Adam and Tim go deep into the St. Paul real estate market, sharing insights and takeaways from their latest Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Meetup. This episode focuses on rental, housing, and small multifamily data in St. Paul — and how inve...
2024-11-181h 03The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #3: Small Deals, Good Partners, and Long-Term Plays w/ Tyler NashTCREI Show #3: Small Deals, Good Partners, and Long-Term Plays w/ Tyler Nash
Key Topics Covered
Starting with an off-market single-family deal in North Branch
Partnering on duplexes and mid-size multifamily
Buying and managing a 7-unit property in the western suburbs
Transitioning to small commercial multifamily with a contractor partner
Building long-term wealth through simple, well-executed deals
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #3, we talk with Tyler Nash, a real estate investor based in Forest Lake, MN, whose investing career began over a decade ago with an off-market single-family home in...
2024-11-101h 13The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTafelTime #3 - Election Day EveElection Day Episode! If high school friends aren’t fighting in the comments I will consider this Tafeltime a failure. Don’t let that happen ! Also- interest rates, homebuyer credits, “early?” retirement, crypto bros, and so much more. You can find my TCREI Show w/ Tim Swierczek AND Tafeltime on all podcast platforms ! And YouTube! I hope everyone gets out to vote tomorrow - thanks for tuning in.
2024-11-0418 minThe Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #2: Rianna Redig From South Minneapolis to Commercial Space w/ Rianna RedigTCREI Show #2: From South Minneapolis to Commercial Space w/ Rianna Redig
Key Topics Covered
Buying affordable single-family homes in South Minneapolis
Partnering on duplex acquisitions in Richfield
Transitioning into commercial office renovations
Self-managing professional tenant spaces in Rochester
Scaling through practical, high-impact investing decisions
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #2, we sit down with Rianna Redig, a Twin Cities-based investor who began her journey in 2015, buying affordable single-family homes in South Minneapolis. Alongside her partner, she expanded into 2–4 unit multifamily properties in Richfield, gradually building a track record of smart, gr...
2024-11-0356 minThe Twin Cities Real Estate Investing ShowTCREI Show #1 - Adam and TimTCREI Show #1: Welcome to the Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show
Key Topics Covered
Why we started the Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show
Personal stories of growth, setbacks, and wins in real estate
Tim and Adam’s investment philosophies and approaches
What listeners can expect from future episodes and guests
Episode Summary
In the debut episode of the Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show, co-hosts Tim Swierczek and Adam Tafel interview each other to introduce the podcast and share their personal real estate journeys. Tim is a veteran mortgage lender an...
2024-10-2958 min