TCREI Show #34 - "22 Years, One Marriage, and a Lot of Rentals w/ Tim and Nicole Swierczek

TCREI Show #34: 22 Years, One Marriage, and a Lot of Rentals w/ Tim and Nicole Swierczek Key Topics Covered

• Growing a rental portfolio over two decades

• Marriage, business, and raising a family through real estate

• Managing tenant issues, maintenance, and burnout

• What they wish they’d known earlier

• The long-game mindset: persistence, patience, and payoff

Episode Summary

In TCREI Show #34, Nicole Swierczek joins her husband Tim Swierczek for an honest and heartfelt look back at their 22-year journey as mom-and-pop real estate investors. What began with the sale of their first home and a used car lot paycheck grew into a portfolio built through patience, hustle, and many late-night phone calls.

Nicole shares what it’s really been like to grow a rental business while raising a family and managing the chaos that comes with tenants, turnovers, and surprises. From the struggles to the wins, this episode is about more than cash flow—it’s about partnership, resilience, and staying in the game.

Whether you’re just starting out or deep in the weeds, this conversation will remind you that slow, steady, and committed can still win in real estate.

Guest Info

Nicole Swierczek Property Manager | Real Estate Investor Co-owner of a 22-year rental portfolio Focused on operations, family, and long-term wealth building

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

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: [e-mail]

• Contact Tim: [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.

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 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]