TCREI #28 - SF Strategy to App Development (plus St Paul Rent Control Update) w/ Oliver Lerner

TCREI Show #28: From Single Family Strategy to Software Development w/ Oliver Lerner Key Topics Covered

• St Louis Park Landlord Organizing

• House hacking single-family homes in St. Louis Park

• Self-managing 10 single-family rentals

• Building and scaling a mission-driven proptech company

• Tenant-first management philosophy

• From rental operations to software development

Episode Summary

In TCREI Show #28, we sit down with Oliver Lerner, a real estate investor and tech founder based in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Oliver began his journey house hacking single-family homes in St. Louis Park after college, gradually expanding into a full portfolio of 10 properties — all self-managed.

Now the founder and CEO of Shuk Rentals, Oliver has shifted his focus toward building tools that help real estate investors treat tenants better and run leaner operations. His goal: “rid the world of slumlords.” This episode covers his investing origin story, what drove him to create Shuk, and the values that fuel his work. We also swap stories about city compliance issues, landscaping disasters, and the realities of self-managing rentals. If you're a landlord or thinking about building something bigger from your rental experience, this one is for you.

Guest Info

Oliver Lerner Real Estate Investor | Software Founder Founder & CEO of Shuk Rentals Based in Golden Valley, Minnesota Self-manages 10 single-family rentals in St. Louis Park

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 Promo Code: TCREI20 — Get 20% off all subscriptions for the first year

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• Twin Cities Investing Website

• Contact Adam: [e-mail]

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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.

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Tim Swierczek Mortgage Loan Officer | Real Estate Investor Specializing in house hacking, investment lending, and creative finance Based in the Twin Cities Apply with Tim | Book a Call Email: [e-mail]

Adam Tafel Realtor | Real Estate Investor Helping clients buy, sell, and invest in Twin Cities real estate Based in Highland Park Book a Call Email: [e-mail]