Alex Marsolais runs Home Free TC, a transaction coordination company serving agents across the Twin Cities—meaning he sees hundreds of real files the public never does. In this buyer-focused episode, Alex shares the ground-truth signals you won’t get from big data dashboards: how often deals are canceling and why, when buyers are using escalation clauses and appraisal-gap coverage, and what’s actually changed in the past five years from the TC’s front row. Think of it as a quick market check wrapped inside a real-world buyer’s guide for investors.

What sets Alex apart is his calm, process-driven approach: checklists over chest-beating, clarity over chaos. We dig into practical decisions like “Should you get an inspection (and how to write it)?” “Do offer letters help or hurt?” “When to use an escalation vs. ask for credits?” plus common red flags that sneak into files, timing traps that kill deals, and a simple framework to make your next offer safer, smarter, and more likely to close. If you’re buying your first (or next) investment property, this episode hands you the playbook to win the house without losing your head.

🎙️ About the TCREI Hosts

Adam Tafel – Investor, broker, and host of Twin Cities Real Estate Investing. Adam has helped hundreds of clients buy, sell, and analyze investment properties across the metro. He works daily with local investors and is passionate about building wealth through smart real estate strategies.

The "Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show" #44

"How to Flip Houses the Right Way in 2025"

Glenn Williams 

Glenn Williams has been investing in real estate since the late 1990s, weathering every kind of market swing and coming out stronger each time. Today he’s a full-time house flipper in the Twin Cities, running a business that thrives on systems, teamwork, and decades of experience. In this episode, Glenn shares how he built a flipping operation that works, what it takes to manage contractors effectively, and how to keep projects on track when the market feels uncertain.

We dig into the nuts and bolts of flipping in 2025—how to run a team day-to-day, the smartest ways to save money on supplies, and the challenges that even seasoned investors still face. Whether you’re brand new to real estate or a veteran landlord looking to expand, Glenn’s insights offer practical, battle-tested strategies that you can apply right now.

🎙️ About the TCREI Hosts

Adam Tafel – Investor, broker, and host of Twin Cities Real Estate Investing. Adam has helped hundreds of clients buy, sell, and analyze investment properties across the metro. He works daily with local investors and is passionate about building wealth through smart real estate strategies.

Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show #43 - Liz Loveless 

"Why Investors Overlook North Minneapolis (and Why They Shouldn't) 

Liz Loveless knows North Minneapolis better than almost anyone — not just as an agent but as a long-time investor and guide for flippers. Too many investors brush off the North Side based on headlines or assumptions. In this conversation, Liz shares why those perceptions miss the mark, how the market really works, and why savvy investors are finding opportunity where others see risk.

Twin Cities Real Estate Investing Show 

This week’s guest is Adam Widder—back again to share how he just pulled off a $150,000 profit on a live-in flip in Crocus Hill. Adam and his family lived in the home for two years while he combined sweat equity with strategic hired help, even teaming up with his dad on parts of the project. The result? A beautifully restored home that worked for his family in the short term and turned into a major win when it came time to sell.

We also talk about how he used those profits to roll into building a new family home, and what lessons investors and homeowners alike can take from his experience.

🎙️ About the Hosts

Adam Tafel – Investor, broker, and host of Twin Cities Real Estate Investing. Adam has helped hundreds of clients buy, sell, and analyze investment properties across the metro. He works daily with local investors and is passionate about building wealth through smart real estate strategies.

Transitioning from teaching to full-time real estate investing

Starting with flips and scaling into large multifamily

Syndication strategies and out-of-state investing

How to find deals in competitive markets

Impact-focused investing and building a values-driven business

Lessons learned from scaling across multiple states

In TCREI Show #41, we’re joined by Todd Dexheimer, a real estate investor, syndicator, and educator who went from being a Minnesota schoolteacher to owning and operating over 1,000 units across multiple states.

Todd began with single-family flips and steadily scaled into large multifamily and commercial real estate, leveraging syndication and strategic partnerships. Throughout his journey, he’s stayed grounded in impact-focused investing, using real estate as a tool to help others achieve freedom — both financially and personally.

Whether you're just starting out or already scaling, Todd offers hard-earned insight on acquisitions, operations, mindset, and staying true to your goals.

Todd Dexheimer

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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.

Tim Swierczek

Adam Tafel

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

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.

Jordan Moorhead

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If you found this episode valuable, leave a review, subscribe on Spotify, and share it with a fellow investor or friend in your network.

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.

Tim Swierczek

Adam Tafel

Starting with wholesaler deals and sweat equity

Becoming a licensed contractor to self-manage projects

Flipping homes and reinvesting in rentals

Refinancing and scaling a small portfolio

Transitioning from part-time to full-time real estate

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.

Richard Ochoa

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If you found this episode valuable, leave a review, subscribe on Spotify, and share it with a fellow investor or friend in your network.

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.

Tim Swierczek

Adam Tafel

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

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.

Alyssa Strom

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If you found this episode valuable, leave a review, subscribe on Spotify, and share it with a fellow investor or friend in your network.

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.

Tim Swierczek

Adam Tafel

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

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.

Adam Tafel

Shuk Rentals

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Twin Cities Investing Facebook Group

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Contact Adam: [email protected]

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If you found this episode valuable, leave a review, subscribe on Spotify, and share it with a fellow investor or friend in your network.

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.

Tim Swierczek

Adam Tafel

Local vs. national housing trends in 2025

Why Minnesota’s market remains resilient

Real-time deal stories from investors in the field

Lending updates and strategy pivots

Political and regulatory issues on the horizon

In TCREI Show #36, it’s just Adam and Tim unpacking what’s really going on in the Twin Cities real estate market this summer. They kick things off with a local market update, contrasting the relative stability in Minnesota with the price cuts, inventory spikes, and investor anxiety seen in Florida, Austin, and Arizona.

Then it’s time for stories from the field — deals getting done by real clients and friends despite rising rates and tighter lending. From creative offers to smart financing, they break down what’s working right now. The episode wraps with a review of major changes in lending and a look at political and regulatory trends that could shape the local investing landscape.

Shuk Rentals

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Apply with Tim – Mortgage Application

Book a Strategy Call with Adam

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Twin Cities Investing Facebook Group

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Twin Cities Investing Website

Contact Adam: [email protected]

Contact Tim: [email protected]

If you found this episode valuable, leave a review, subscribe on Spotify, and share it with a fellow investor or friend in your network.

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.

Tim Swierczek

Adam Tafel