TCREI Show #37 - 10 Years of Simple Deals w/ Adam Tafel

TCREI Show #37: 10 Years of Simple Deals w/ Adam Tafel Key Topics Covered

• 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

Episode Summary

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.

Guest Info

Adam Tafel Realtor | Real Estate Investor | Podcast Co-host Based in Highland Park, St. Paul Focused on simple, long-term strategies that align with personal values

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]