TCREI Show #7: 20+ Years of Twin Cities Real Estate Wisdom w/ Kirk Duckwall

TCREI Show #7: 20+ Years of Twin Cities Real Estate Wisdom w/ Kirk Duckwall Key Topics Covered

• Flipping experience in the early 2000s

• Real estate brokerage leadership and team-building

• Residential market data and the BRIX Market Meter

• Construction background and how it informs client decisions

• Best practices for home sales, property management, and market timing

Episode Summary

In TCREI Show #7, we’re joined by Kirk Duckwall, a 20+ year real estate professional and co-owner of BRIX Real Estate, a boutique brokerage serving the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Kirk’s journey began in the construction world, which eventually led him into flipping and full-time agency work. His flipping experience had its highs and lows, but it gave him insight that’s hard to find in textbooks.

While Kirk isn’t actively acquiring investment properties today (beyond his primary residence, cabin, and office space), he brings tremendous experience in construction, sales, brokerage operations, and data analytics. We explore how his background has shaped his real estate philosophy — and how he helps both clients and agents make better decisions using tools like the BRIX Market Meter.

Guest Info

Kirk Duckwall
Co-Owner at BRIX Real Estate | Real Estate Broker | Market Analyst
Twin Cities real estate professional with 20+ years in the business
Find the Market Meter here: BRIX Market Meter

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

• BRIX Market Meter

• 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