The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show

TCREI 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...

TCREI 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 r...

TCREI 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...

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 screen...

TCREI 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 Swi...

TCREI 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 #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 TC...

TCREI 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...

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 o...

TCREI 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 Str...

TCREI 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,...

TCREI 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, owne...

TCREI 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, th...

TCREI 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...

TCREI 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 dow...

Episode 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...

Episode 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 s...

Episode 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 seas...

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 bas...

Episode 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 1...

TCREI 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,...

TCREI 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 w...

TCREI 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...

TCREI 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 gues...

TCREI 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...