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 reflect on 10 years of real estate investing in the Twin Cities. His approach has been calm, consistent, and effective — built around buying quality properties in good locations and managing them well. No overleveraging, no massive flips, no overnight wins — just a slow accumulation of well-performing assets across a mix of rental strategies.
Adam breaks down his evolution as an investor, including lessons from deals that didn’t go perfectly and what ultimately helped him build a sustainable, low-drama portfolio. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by “scale at all costs” messages in real estate, this episode will offer a refreshing alternative.
Guest Info
Adam Tafel
Realtor | Real Estate Investor | Podcast Co-host
Based in Highland Park, St. Paul
Focused on simple, long-term strategies that align with personal values
Sponsor
Shuk Rentals
Minnesota-based property management software designed to help real estate investors make more money, reduce vacancies, streamline rental efficiencies, and more.
Website: www.shukrentals.com
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Resources & Links
- Listen on Spotify
- Apply with Tim – Mortgage Application
- Book a Strategy Call with Adam
- Book a Strategy Call with Tim
- Twin Cities Investing Facebook Group
- Twin Cities Investing Meetup Group
- 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