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 journey started when he casually househacked a townhome with his cousin right out of college. A decade later, he jumped back into real estate with intention — renovating a historic duplex in St. Paul’s Cherokee Park, taking on Section 8 tenants, and experimenting with rent-to-own.
Matt eventually built enough passive income to leave his job. Today, he focuses on sourcing mobile home park deals, managing his Airbnb, and raising a growing family. This conversation is about real investing in the real world — not overnight success, but thoughtful pivots, values-based decisions, and steady progress.
Guest Info
Matt Bergstrom
Real Estate Investor | Mobile Home Park Operator
Based in Minnesota
Specializing in value-add small multifamily, STR, and mobile home parks
Sponsor
Shuk Rentals
Minnesota-based property management software designed to help real estate investors make more money, reduce vacancies, streamline rental efficiencies, and more.
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Resources & Links
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- Twin Cities Investing Website
- Contact Adam: Adam@UpsidePropertySales.com
- Contact Tim: Tim@TimSwierczek.com
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About the Show
The Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show is hosted by Tim Swierczek, a mortgage expert with over 22 years of experience and 2,000+ loans closed, and Adam Tafel, a top-producing Realtor and Twin Cities investor. Each week, they dive into real-world investing strategies, share local market insights, and interview active investors to help you grow your portfolio — one smart decision at a time.
Meet Your Hosts
Tim Swierczek
Mortgage Loan Officer | Real Estate Investor
Specializing in house hacking, investment lending, and creative finance
Based in the Twin Cities
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Email: Tim@TimSwierczek.com
Adam Tafel
Realtor | Real Estate Investor
Helping clients buy, sell, and invest in Twin Cities real estate
Based in Highland Park
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Email: Adam@UpsidePropertySales.com