The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show

TCREI 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 commerc...

How 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. 

TCREI 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 join...

TCREI 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 Pa...

TCREI 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...

TCREI 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...

TCREI 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 topic...

TCREI 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, w...

TCREI 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 wel...

TCREI 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...

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 t...

TCREI 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 deal...

Election 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. 

TCREI 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 si...

TCREI 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 Sh...