The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show
Sponsored by UpsidePropertySales.com ”Real Stories, Real Success in Twin Cities Real Estate.” Join your hosts, Adam Tafel and Tim Swierczek, as they dive into the world of Twin Cities real estate investing. Together, they share valuable insights and practical tips to help both new and seasoned investors navigate the Minneapolis/St Paul market. With a focus on relatable stories from real people, this show will empower you with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in your investing journey.
Episodes
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Transitioning from teaching to full-time real estate investing
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Starting with flips and scaling into large multifamily
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Syndication strategies and out-of-state investing
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How to find deals in competitive markets
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Impact-focused investing and building a values-driven business
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Lessons learned from scaling across multiple...
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Surviving a nightmare first duplex deal: tenant sabotage, major repairs, and financing hurdles
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Leveraging a househack to slash living costs and launch a full-time investing career
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Getting licensed, building a local network, and expanding to Texas
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Mobile home park investing and commercial dealmaking
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How early mistakes —...
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Starting with wholesaler deals and sweat equity
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Becoming a licensed contractor to self-manage projects
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Flipping homes and reinvesting in rentals
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Refinancing and scaling a small portfolio
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Transitioning from part-time to full-time real estate
In TCREI Show #39, we sit down with Richard Ochoa, a real estate i...
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Top 15 investor-friendly neighborhoods in the Twin Cities
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Where to find value-add, cash flow, and long-term appreciation
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Building wealth through real estate networking and collaboration
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Founding REBL and Lyft for real estate community-building
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Alyssa Strom’s journey from investor to connector
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Building a portfolio through steady, conventional deals
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Why slow and simple beats fast and flashy
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Long-term, mid-term, and short-term rental strategy mix
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Avoiding overleveraging and burnout
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What worked, what didn’t, and what Adam would do again
In TCREI Show #37, co-host Adam Tafel sits in the guest seat to reflect on 10 y...
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Local vs. national housing trends in 2025
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Why Minnesota’s market remains resilient
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Real-time deal stories from investors in the field
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Lending updates and strategy pivots
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Political and regulatory issues on the horizon
In TCREI Show #36, it’s just Adam and Tim unpacking what’s really going on in the Twin Cities real estate market this su...
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Househacking and building equity through sweat equity
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Leveraging HELOCs to fund acquisitions and renovations
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Pulling permits and managing projects with a contractor’s license
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Representing yourself with a real estate license
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Neighborhood-level investment insights in the Twin Cities
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Tenant screening, inspections, a...
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Growing a rental portfolio over two decades
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Marriage, business, and raising a family through real estate
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Managing tenant issues, maintenance, and burnout
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What they wish they’d known earlier
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The long-game mindset: persistence, patience, and payoff
In TCREI Show #34, Nicole Swierczek joins h...
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Househacking a townhome as a first step
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Renovating and renting out duplexes and single-family homes
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Section 8 tenants and rent-to-own lessons
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Transitioning into Airbnb and “make me move” pricing
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Leaving a W2 job for full-time investing
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Sourcing and scaling mobile home park deals
In TCREI Show #...
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What financial advisors actually invest in — and why
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Combining frugality, DIY, and real estate to build wealth
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Selling off rental properties to focus on passive investments
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Using tax code strategies to transition without penalties
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Shifting perspectives on risk, control, and freedom
In TCREI Show #32, ...
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Lack of sales volume in many suburban municipalities
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Suburbs that stand out for rent-to-price ratios
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Surprising strengths and weaknesses of high-end suburbs
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10-year average suburban sales price trends
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Best- and worst-appreciating suburban multifamily markets
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How suburban performance compares to Minneapolis & St. Paul
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Our honest take on the 2025 ...
The 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 mult...
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Reaching financial independence through real estate
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Property management, development, and long-term holds
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Investing in lifestyle freedom, not just cash flow
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Navigating real-world deal pivots and challenges
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Staying resilient through investing ups and downs
In TCREI Show #29, we talk with Alyssa Strom, a passiona...
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St Louis Park Landlord Organizing
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House hacking single-family homes in St. Louis Park
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Self-managing 10 single-family rentals
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Building and scaling a mission-driven proptech company
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Tenant-first management philosophy
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From rental operations to software development
In TCREI Show #28, we sit down...
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Wholesaling in the Twin Cities market
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The investor mindset behind sourcing deals
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How contracting experience shapes investment strategy
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Navigating the challenges and frustrations of wholesaling
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The real talk behind working in off-market acquisitions
In TCREI Show #27, we sit down with Brad Smith, owner and operator...
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From DIY renovator to social media influencer
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First rental property purchase in 2020
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Transitioning from corporate to self-employment
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The value of thoughtful design and visual storytelling
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Building a high-quality real estate portfolio with intention
In TCREI Show #26, we sit down with Claire Johnston, the creative min...
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Transitioning from out-of-state investing to local Twin Cities assets
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Investing in 1–4 unit properties while maintaining a full-time job
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Structuring your investing strategy around your time and energy
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Using data and past experience to sharpen investment analysis
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How macroeconomic trends (like tariffs) impact local...
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House hacking through owner-occupied duplexes
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Navigating landlord-tenant relationships
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Negotiating deals in today’s small multifamily market
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Creative financing and contract for deed strategy to buy a laundry mat
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Building a 10-door portfolio with steady consistency
In Episode 24, we sit down with Tucker ...
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Current Twin Cities housing market trends
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Detailed data breakdown from March 2025
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What’s working in today’s investment environment
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Financing structures and creative deal terms
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Single-family rental outlook & supply
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Recent deals: 2-4 unit success stories
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Why we host real estate meetups — and why you should come
In Episode 23, it’s just th...
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What’s really happening in the 4–20 unit multifamily market
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What sellers care about (and how to win them)
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Direct, no-nonsense advice from 24 years in the industry
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Strategies for buyers in today’s market
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The value of persistence and consistency over time
In Episode 22, we sit down with Nathan Opatz, a seasoned real e...
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