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
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #38, Alyssa Strom returns for a dynamic episode packed with market insight and community wisdom. Alyssa shares the backstory of how strategic networking fueled her real estate journey — from co-founding the Millennial Investors Group (now REBL) to building LIFT, a supportive space for women in real estate.
Then, Adam, Tim, and Alyssa break down their Top 15 Investor-Friendly Neighborhoods in the Twin Cities for 2025. Whether you’re looking for cash flow, appreciation, or value-add deals, this episode maps out where the opportunity is — and why.
Guest Info
Alyssa Strom
Real Estate Investor | Community Builder | Co-founder of REBL and LIFT
Based in the Twin Cities, MN
Focused on financial freedom, collaboration, and mission-driven investing
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
- 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