Key Topics Covered
- Surviving a nightmare first duplex deal: tenant sabotage, major repairs, and financing hurdles
- Leveraging a househack to slash living costs and launch a full-time investing career
- Getting licensed, building a local network, and expanding to Texas
- Mobile home park investing and commercial dealmaking
- How early mistakes — like neighbor decisions and CapEx surprises — can shape long-term strategies
- The importance of focused real estate education and not chasing every shiny object
Episode Summary
In TCREI Show #40, we’re joined by Jordan Moorhead, a real estate investor, Realtor, and team leader whose investing story started with a disastrous duplex in Minnesota — complete with sabotaging tenants, deferred maintenance, and creative financing via a personal loan and IRA.
That gritty househack became the spark. Jordan got licensed, started coaching new investors, and gradually built a strong base of business in the Twin Cities. Eventually, he moved to Austin, TX and partnered with Tim Swierczek to expand their network, investing in mobile home parks and commercial properties along the way.
Despite his success, Jordan stays humble, generous with his time, and focused on long-term growth. This episode is less about Minnesota specifics — and more about resilience, strategy, and scaling with purpose.
Guest Info
Jordan Moorhead
Real Estate Investor | Realtor | Team Leader – Keller Williams Austin
Started investing in MN, now focused on commercial and MHP deals in TX
Coaches new investors | Based in Austin, TX
Sponsor
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Resources & Links
- Listen on Spotify
- Sign up for St Paul City Updates: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/STPAUL/subscriber/new
- 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