Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show #39: Flips, Refi, and Full-Time Real Estate w/ Richard Ochoa

Episode Summary

In TCREI Show #39, we sit down with Richard Ochoa, a real estate investor and licensed contractor who began investing in 2019 while working full-time. Richard got his start buying affordable properties from wholesalers, then renovating them himself to keep costs low and learn the business inside-out.

Over time, Richard transitioned to flipping homes and building a small rental portfolio through refinancing and reinvesting profits. In this episode, he shares what it’s really like to go full-time in real estate: the lessons, the mistakes, and the daily hustle that keeps his projects moving. If you’re getting started with limited capital but plenty of work ethic, this episode is full of insight.

Guest Info

Richard Ochoa
Real Estate Investor | Licensed Contractor | Full-Time Flipper
Based in Minnesota
Specializing in flips, BRRRR, and hands-on portfolio building

Sponsor

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Contact Adam: Adam@UpsidePropertySales.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
Email: Tim@TimSwierczek.com

Adam Tafel
Realtor | Real Estate Investor
Helping clients buy, sell, and invest in Twin Cities real estate
Email: Adam@UpsidePropertySales.com