The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show

TCREI Show #12 - Building a Modest St Paul Residential Portfolio w/ Linda Alter

Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show #12 - Building a Modest St Paul Residential Portfolio w/ Linda Alter
 
Linda has been a real estate professional since the mid-1990s and has made St Paul her home for the majority of that time. A few key residential purchases throughout her career have put Linda in a comfortable place for her eventual retirement - and the relationships she's gained along the way are priceless. 
Linda has a fantastic track record of working with investors in the 1-4 unit space - many of whom still occupy their duplex/triplex/fourplex to this day. We chat about the complexities of representing investors from a Realtor's perspective, our favorite St Paul submarkets, problem tenants, and so much more. 
 
Adam Tafel is a Realtor and Real Estate Investor living in Highland Park. You can reach him at Adam@UpsidePropertySales.com.
 
Tim Swierczek is a Mortgage Lender out of White Bear Lake. You can reach him at Tim@TimSwierczek.com. or schedule an appointment today here
 
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TCREI Show #11 - S Mpls Mixed-Use w/ Kurt Pauley

Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show - #11 - Kurt Pauley
 
Kurt Pauley is an investor and commercial real estate broker. He got his start by investing in residential and small multifamily properties in cheaper out-of-state markets and later entered the commercial world of mixed-use buildings in Minneapolis. Kurt also helps clients buy and sell similar properties.
 
Kurt is a smart guy - very straightforward and to the point. He’s easy to talk to and has a right-sized ego about his accomplishments - something you don’t always see with successful commercial guys. We really enjoyed our chat with Kurt - enjoy!
 
Adam Tafel is a Realtor and Real Estate Investor living in Highland Park. You can reach him at Adam@UpsidePropertySales.com.
 
Tim Swierczek is a Mortgage Lender out of White Bear Lake. You can reach him at Tim@TimSwierczek.com. or schedule an appointment today here
 
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TCREI Show #10 - Twin Cities Short Term Rentals w/ Tanya Rooney

Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show - #10 - Tayna Rooney
Tanya Rooney is a real estate investor, airbnb host, and podcaster. She stumbled into the world of short term rentals accidentally when one of her flips didn’t sell, a large home in Summit University of St Paul. Fast forward 4 years later - she has 5 of them throughout Minneapolis/St Paul.
Tanya brings fantastic energy and her specific brand of blunt, straightforward advice to this podcast. Anyone looking to invest in short-term rentals should absolutely consider reaching out to Tayna and her team for help with setup/operations. 
Adam Tafel is a Realtor and Real Estate Investor living in Highland Park. You can reach him at Adam@UpsidePropertySales.com.
 
Tim Swierczek is a Mortgage Lender out of White Bear Lake. You can reach him at Tim@TimSwierczek.com. or schedule an appointment today here
 
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TCREI #9 - Matt Brown

The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show - Episode #9 - Matt Brown
 
Matt Brown is a real estate coach and VP of Growth for our regional Coldwell Banker. He was a pivotal role model for Adam when he made the transition to being a full-time agent and continues to be a mentor for new and seasoned agents/investors throughout the Twin Cities. 
 
In this episode, we get into the market crash of 2008 and the fallout thereafter. Matt and Tim were both active investors and real estate professionals during this time. We also touch on property management lessons from class-C investing, local market trends, and mindset tips/tricks. 
 
Are you considering a career in real estate or mortgage sales? Matt Brown would love to talk with you; text him at (651) 343-3304. 
 
Adam Tafel is a Realtor and Real Estate Investor living in Highland Park. You can reach him at Adam@UpsidePropertySales.com.
 
Tim Swierczek is a Mortgage Lender out of White Bear Lake. You can reach him at Tim@TimSwierczek.com. or schedule an appointment today here
 
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TCREI Show #8 - Lending Changes, Rent Control.

Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show #8 - Lending Changes and Rent Control
 
Adam and Tim are on their own this week, diving into the topics of lending changes for 2024 and Twin Cities politics. 
 
Tim shares plenty of new lending guidelines for the upcoming year, many of which will have a direct impact on local investors. Conventional and FHA loan limits have risen to the point where no 2-4 unit househacker should have trouble staying under the max - a problem we use to run into more frequently. The ability to use boarder payments as qualifying income will also make investing more accessible to those renting out rooms. 
 
St Paul rent control finds its way into this episode as well - building permits are down, landlords are confused, rent is going up - what is actually going on?? 
 
Adam Tafel is a Realtor and Real Estate Investor living in Highland Park. You can reach him at Adam@UpsidePropertySales.com.
 
Tim Swierczek is a Mortgage Lender out of White Bear Lake. You can reach him at Tim@TimSwierczek.com. or schedule an appointment today here
 
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TCREI Show #7 - Kirk Duckwall

Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show - #7 - Kirk Duckwall
 
Kirk Duckwall has been a real estate professional in the Twin Cities for over 20 years. He is the co-owner of BRIX Real Estate, a full-service boutique brokerage serving the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area. 
 
Kirk began his real estate education in the early 2000s. With a background in the construction industry, he gave flipping a try - with varying degrees of success. 
 
While Kirk doesn't currently invest in real estate (besides his primary home, cabin, and commercial office-space) he's a wealth of information when it comes to home construction, real estate transactions, market data, and property management best practices. 
 
Adam Tafel is a Realtor and Real Estate Investor living in Highland Park. You can reach him at Adam@UpsidePropertySales.com.
 
Tim Swierczek is a Mortgage Lender out of White Bear Lake. You can reach him at Tim@TimSwierczek.com. or schedule an appointment today here
 
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TCREI Show #6 - Kwame Osafo-Addo

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Kwame Osafo-Addo is an attorney and real estate investor living in Long Lake, MN. We were introduced to Kwame through the Realtor he used to purchase his first primary home in Minnesota a few years back, and since then, he’s become a friend and a trusted resource for our clients with landlord/tenant disputes.
 
Kwame has the unique experience of having represented hundreds of tenants in legal actions over the years, making him a fantastic resource for landlords as well. He has a unique approach to representing his clients, focusing on de-escalation and compromise. 
 
Kwame lives in a househack duplex in Long Lake, MN. Anyone looking for Real Estate/Small Business legal advice can contact him at kwame@kwameslaw.com. 
 
Adam Tafel is a Realtor and Real Estate Investor living in Highland Park. You can reach him at Adam@UpsidePropertySales.com.
 
Tim Swierczek is a Mortgage Lender out of White Bear Lake. You can reach him at Tim@TimSwierczek.com. or schedule an appointment today here
 
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TCREI Show #5 - Liz Sibet

Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show - #5 - Liz Sibet When we set out to make the TCREI Show we had a particular vision - we wanted to show a full spectrum of local real estate investors. So far we've heard from folks with a little as 2 doors and 3 years of experience - and I think some of those interviews will be the most helpful to our audience in sharing actionable advice. We also need to show the other end of the spectrum - investors who have scaled and operate at an extremely high level. That's the sort of interview we have this week in Liz Sibet.
 
Liz has been a fixture of the local investing scene since the early 00s. Starting as a househacker in her college years she got a crash course in renovations, transactions, and management. Liz has completed somewhere in the neighborhood of 850 transactions as an agent and investor, a body of work we'd all be proud to accomplish! She is now flipping upwards of 20 homes in a month, running multiple crews providing home services throughout the metro to other investors.
 
Liz's story is inspirational, a true testament to what one can accomplish by putting their head down and doing the work. She didn't grow up with economic advantages; I can imagine she's hit 100s of roadblocks along her journey. But here we are! Thanks so much, Liz, for giving us your time.
 
Adam Tafel is a Realtor and Real Estate Investor living in Highland Park. You can reach him at Adam@UpsidePropertySales.com.
 
Tim Swierczek is a Mortgage Lender out of White Bear Lake. You can reach him at Tim@TimSwierczek.com. or schedule an appointment today here
 
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TCREI Show #4 - "St Paul Data and Market Update"

No guest for this episode - Adam and Tim dive into the St Paul rental, housing, and small multifamily markets. This episode is a continuation of the Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Meetup, which can be found at Meetup.com and takes place once per month at various locations throughout the metro. In this episode we share our findings, including some surprises and valuable insights. 
 
Our main takeaway - while the data is interesting, valuable and will ultimately help newer investors navigate the search and purchase process with greater confidence and perspective, we do not recommend making decisions solely based on spreadsheets and data. I've personally bought deals that looked awful on a spreadsheet but turned out quite profitable, and I'm sure the opposite story is true of many investors, regardless of experience level.
 
The main benefit to understanding the numbers is perspective - I'll give an example. Let's say you've been in the market for a 4-unit property near your work in Highland Park. You've only just been preapproved for 3 days, and your agent calls with a listing. An educated buyer will have the perspective to understand how the listing falls amongst market averages performance-wise and will also be aware of how rare (or commonplace) the opportunity might be. This perspective will allow the investor to react accordingly - maybe they jump at the opportunity, maybe they wait for something better.
 
Adam Tafel is a Realtor and Real Estate Investor living in Highland Park. You can reach him at Adam@UpsidePropertySales.com.
 
Tim Swierczek is a Mortgage Lender out of White Bear Lake. You can reach him at Tim@TimSwierczek.com. or schedule an appointment today here
 
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TCREI Show #3 - Tyler Nash

Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show
 
Tyler Nash is a real estate investor out of Forest Lake, MN. He got his start with an off-market single family purchase in North Branch, MN a little over 10 years ago, which set him up nicely for his next few deals. Tyler bought a smaller duplex with Adam in 2020 on the east side of St Paul, followed by a 7 unit in the western suburbs. Now Tyler is focusing on smaller commercial multifamily with a contractor partner. Tyler is an all-around great guy to work with and a good friend, we appreciate him giving us his time for the pod.
 
Adam Tafel is a Realtor and Real Estate Investor living in Highland Park. You can reach him at Adam@UpsidePropertySales.com.
 
Tim Swierczek is a Mortgage Lender out of White Bear Lake. You can reach him at Tim@TimSwierczek.com. or schedule an appointment today here
 
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