House Hacking and Your First Real Estate Investment

If you are serious about getting started in real estate investing in the Twin Cities, this is the right first room to be in.

House hacking is one of the most practical ways to begin investing in small multifamily properties, and it is how many experienced local investors got their start. The strategy allows you to live in one unit, rent out the others, use lower down payment options, access better loan terms, and significantly reduce your monthly housing costs while building a long-term portfolio.

At this meetup, we will cover:
• What house hacking actually looks like in the Twin Cities market
• Property types that work and ones that usually do not
• Financing structures that matter and common mistakes to avoid
• How to structure your first deal so it supports your second

This session is designed to provide clarity, not hype. You will leave with a clear understanding of whether house hacking fits your situation and what an appropriate next step looks like.

You will also have time to connect with other local investors who are starting out or actively investing in the Twin Cities. Expect straightforward conversations, practical questions, and the chance to build relationships with people navigating the same decisions you are.

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### Your Speakers

Adam Tafel
Adam has helped hundreds of clients purchase multifamily properties throughout the Twin Cities. He has personally house-hacked three times since his first deal in 2015 and works daily with investors on their first and next acquisitions.

Tim Swierczek
Tim is a mortgage lender focused on helping Twin Cities investors grow and maintain real estate portfolios. He has helped over 300 investors begin as house hackers and brings more than 20 years of experience as a Minneapolis area landlord and investor.