Twin Cities Real Estate Investing

Your first house hack is an accomplishment.

Your second deal is where a real portfolio begins.
This meetup focuses on what comes after your first successful house hack. We will discuss how investors transition from living in their first investment property to acquiring additional rentals, building equity, and creating a long-term strategy.
Many investors complete their first house hack but never buy a second property. We will cover the financing, planning, and decision-making processes that help investors continue growing.

At this session, we will cover:
• When you are ready to move on from your first house hack
• How lenders evaluate your next purchase
• Using rental income from your current property to qualify for another loan
• Saving for the next down payment while managing your existing property
• Common financing strategies used for second, third, and fourth acquisitions
• Whether to buy another house hack, a single-family rental, or a small multifamily property
• Mistakes that stall investors after their first deal
• Building a long-term acquisition plan that matches your goals (hint: this is best started when buying your first property)

This is not a seminar about buying hundreds of units or becoming a full-time real estate investor. It is a practical discussion focused on the next steps available to everyday investors after completing their first house hack.
You will also have time to connect with other Twin Cities investors before and after the discussion. Expect straightforward conversations with people who are actively scaling from one property to the next and learning what works along the way.

If you have completed your first house hack and are wondering what comes next, this session will give you a clearer framework.

Finding tenants is easy. Finding good tenants is where the real work begins.
This meetup breaks down the leasing process used by experienced landlords to attract qualified applicants, screen effectively, reduce vacancies, and build long-term tenant relationships. We will focus on practical systems and real-world lessons from Twin Cities rental property owners.

At this session, we will cover:
• Creating listings that attract better applicants
• Where to advertise and how to reduce vacancy time
• Fair Housing considerations and avoiding common compliance mistakes
• Tenant screening, including income, credit, criminal background, and rental history
• Red flags that landlords often miss
• Conducting showings and handling multiple applicants
• Lease signing, move-in procedures, and setting expectations from day one
• Strategies for improving tenant retention and reducing turnover

This is not a property management sales presentation and not a legal seminar. It is a practical discussion about finding and keeping tenants who pay on time, take care of the property, and make landlording easier.

You will also have time to connect with other Twin Cities investors before and after the discussion. Expect straightforward conversations with people actively managing rental properties, solving tenant issues, and improving their leasing processes.
If you want fewer headaches, lower turnover, and better rental performance, this session will give you a clearer framework.

No guest speaker. No formal topic. This is a straight networking night for Twin Cities real estate investors.

Come connect with Adam, Tim, and the broader TCREI community. Expect experienced investors, newer investors, and several past podcast guests in the room. No presentations, no sales pitches, just conversation and relationship building.

If you are actively investing, planning your first deal, or looking to expand your local network, this is the right setting. Grab a drink, meet people you have heard on the podcast, and make connections that tend to turn into real opportunities.

Cash bar. Casual atmosphere.

Location: Bad Weather Brewing Company, St Paul

Real estate investing is often a team sport, even when only one person initially catches the investing bug.

In many successful investing partnerships, one spouse or partner starts out far more interested in real estate than the other. Over time, the most successful couples learn how to align goals, communicate expectations, and build confidence together without forcing the process.
This meetup explores how couples successfully navigate money, roles, responsibilities, and decision-making while building wealth through real estate. We will focus on practical lessons from investors who have figured out how to grow a portfolio while strengthening their partnership along the way.

At this session, we will cover:
• Why one partner is often more interested in investing at the beginning
• How to introduce real estate investing without creating unnecessary pressure or conflict
• Helping your partner understand the benefits, risks, and long-term opportunities
• Setting a pace that keeps both partners comfortable and engaged
• Combining finances versus maintaining separate financial responsibilities
• Dividing responsibilities based on strengths, interests, and availability
• Balancing investing with careers, family, and personal goals
• How successful couples make decisions and navigate disagreements
• Lessons learned from couples actively investing in the Twin Cities market

This is not a marriage seminar and not a financial planning presentation. It is a practical discussion about how couples can work together to create financial opportunities through real estate while respecting each other's comfort level and perspective.

You will also have time to connect with other Twin Cities investors before and after the discussion. Expect straightforward conversations with couples who invest together, investors whose spouses became involved over time, and people looking to build a shared vision for their financial future.
If you have ever wondered how successful couples get on the same page and grow a real estate portfolio together, this session will give you a clearer framework.