TCREI Show #25 - How Matt Schober Invests Intelligently and Consistently with a Day Job

TCREI Show #25: How Matt Schober Invests Intelligently and Consistently with a Day Job Key Topics Covered

• Transitioning from out-of-state investing to local Twin Cities assets

• Investing in 1–4 unit properties while maintaining a full-time job

• Structuring your investing strategy around your time and energy

• Using data and past experience to sharpen investment analysis

• How macroeconomic trends (like tariffs) impact local REI decisions

Episode Summary

In TCREI Show #25, we’re joined by Matt Schober, a real estate investor and tech consultant based in St. Paul. Matt started investing right after college — buying out-of-state properties — and quickly got the real estate bug. Since returning to Minnesota, he’s built a diverse portfolio of 1–4 unit properties around Minneapolis.

Now running a tech-focused consulting business, Matt has become more intentional with how he invests. He shares how he transitioned his portfolio from out of state to local assets, what he's learned from analyzing past wins and misses, and how he balances wealth-building with professional priorities. Toward the end of the episode, Tim and Adam dig into macroeconomic trends — including recent tariff news — and explore what it could mean for investors in the Twin Cities.

Guest Info

Matt Schober
Real Estate Investor | Tech Consultant
Based in St. Paul, Minnesota
Owner of multiple 1–4 unit rental properties in Minneapolis

Sponsor

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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: Adam@UpsidePropertySales.com

• Contact Tim: Tim@TimSwierczek.com

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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
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Email: Tim@TimSwierczek.com

Adam Tafel
Realtor | Real Estate Investor
Helping clients buy, sell, and invest in Twin Cities real estate
Based in Highland Park
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Email: Adam@UpsidePropertySales.com