TCREI Show #19 - The Rent Control Mess in St Paul w/ Nate Hood

Episode 19: The Rent Control Mess in St. Paul w/ Nate Hood Key Topics Covered

• The origins and consequences of rent control in St. Paul

• Planning Commissioner Nate Hood’s case against rent control

• How zoning and building codes impact housing supply

• What investors are seeing on the ground vs. what policy promises

• Honest disagreements and shared goals for St. Paul’s future

Episode Summary

In Episode 19, we sit down with Nate Hood — a dad, husband, real estate investor, and St. Paul Planning Commissioner. Nate resides in Ward 3, works for Hennepin County in Community Works, and formerly served as chair of the Highland District Council’s Transportation Committee. He also happens to be Tim’s neighbor.

We discuss the ripple effects of St. Paul's rent control ordinance, investor sentiment, and unintended consequences for housing development. The conversation also branches into building codes, zoning policy, and how public narratives sometimes clash with market realities. While we don’t agree on everything, we share a deep concern for the city's future — and this episode models how civic discourse should be done.

Guest Info

Nathaniel (Nate) Hood
St. Paul Planning Commissioner | Real Estate Investor | Community Advocate
Ward 3 Resident | Works at Hennepin County – Community Works
Past Chair – Highland District Council Transportation Committee

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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.

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