Ryan grew up in New Prague, Minnesota and went on to graduate
from the University of Notre Dame. As the leader of The
Minnesota Real Estate Team, Ryan enjoys working with team
members to ensure each and every client is their top priority.
In additional to helping hundreds of buyers and sellers
as an agent over the past years, Ryan also enjoys investment
property. He owns and "rents out" 15 rental properties in
the Twin Cities.
Ryan and his wife Kathy live in the Twin Cities area, where
they enjoy jogging and playing tennis.
Adam Maas
(agent)
Adam grew up in the Brainerd lakes area and
has been a resident of St. Paul’s Highland Park for eight
years. After graduating from the University of St. Thomas, he
has been active in the fields of music and real estate and has
proven himself well in both areas, with a real estate emphasis
in the Mac Groveland, River Road and Highland areas. Feel free
to give him a phone call or write him an email with any
questions pertaining to the financing, buying or selling of real
estate or any music related questions!
Jim Lacher (agent)
Jim was born and raised in Burnsville, MN and graduated from the University of Minnesota. He has helped many families and individuals buy and sell real estate in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Looking for long-term wealth - Jim owns rental properties and has a passion to get others involved in the purchase of investment property. Please feel free to e-mail Jim or call him to have him assist you with your real estate needs. Jim currently lives in Burnsville with his wife and 2 children and enjoys spending time with his family, playing softball and golf, doing yard work and watching movies.
Rob Reinke (agent)
Rob is a life-long resident of the North metro area and currently lives in Andover with his wife and 2 children. He has a strong passion for real estate and currently has 2 investment properties of his own. Outside of real estate he is busy with church activities, playing on a men’s hockey team, and going to his kids’ sporting events. His main goal is to help buyers and sellers in any way that he can to make the transaction a rewarding experience.
Kevin Curtis (agent)
Kevin grew up in Casper Wyoming and moved to the Twin Cities in 1993.
He now lives in South Minneapolis with his wife and two daughters’
ages 3 and 2. In addition to helping buyers and sellers, he invests in
real estate and owns a successful residential appraisal business. He
has appraised over 1600 homes in the Twin Cities 11 county metro area.
His knowledge and experience in real estate sets the foundation to
providing every one of his clients the most competent, attentive and
sincere service possible.
Nichole Fredrickson (agent)
Nichole lives in Lakeville and has been a Realtor since 2000. Nichole attended college at Western State College of Colorado and St.OlafCollege in Northfield. She has experience with residential existing and new construction sales. Nichole has the pleasure of working closely with Paul Hanzel Homes, Inc on their gorgeous homes in New Prague. Nichole owns real estate in the twin cities suburbs as well as in Florida, and helps find properties for both the owner occupied purchaser as well as investors.
In her free time, Nichole enjoys spending time with her two children. She also
supports A Race Worth Winning - ALS, a nonprofit group raising awareness for ALS
(Lou Gehrig's Disease) as a founding member. www.aRaceWorthWinning.org
Doug Amundsen
(agent)
Doug grew up in Alexandria, MN. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from
Moorhead State University. He is currently living in New Prague with his
wife Mary and their two children, Molly and Connor. He currently owns his
own construction company, specializing in remodeling, basements and re-habs.
During his free time he enjoys golfing, spending time with his family and
coaching gymnastics. A realtor you can flip over!
Joe Stradcutter
(Agent)
Joe has a varied background including managing and owning two technology
and construction businesses. He was also the technology director of two
school districts in Minnesota. His current areas of expertise include
commerial properties, land and leases. He is a member of the Minnesota
Commercial Association of Realtors and has advanced training in
commercial real estate.
Tawnya Schnichels-Kurth (agent)
Tawnya joined our team with a strong background in Real Estate; specializing in Property Management. She started her Real Estate career over seven
years ago as the Leasing and Marketing Director of a large Property Management Firm and has continued to manage and market investment properties ever
since. Her experience in this area makes her a great asset to anyone looking to buy or sell investment property.
"Whether you're buying or selling your family home or an investment property, I will make the experience a pleasant one. I believe that
what sets a great Realtor apart from an average one really lies with the service they provide. I make it a priority to listen to my client's wants and
needs and to go the extra mile to make sure their buying or selling experience is a great one."
Adam Benedict
(agent)
Adam is a native of Cottage Grove, Minnesota; He currently lives in the St. Paul area where he enjoys the numerous events that take place in the Twin Cities. Adam attended the University of Minnesota where he majored in Biology, with the hopes of going to dental school some time in his future. Along with going to school Adam has successfully managed a landscaping company and large apartment complex for over seven years combined. Today, Adam has his hands full working with numerous buyers and sellers, as well as making his own investments. When Adam isn't working hard he likes to take out his motorcycle, go to the gym, and spend time with his girlfriend Kaitin. Adam is always happy to help out and answer any question regarding both the inside and outside of your house!
Phong Cao (Agent)
Phong grew up in Northeastern Minnesota and moved to the Twin Cities in 1989.
Phong specializes in helping Asians or minorities in selling, buying their first
home and buying their first investment property. As a new investor a few years
ago, Phong knew what it was like to do it alone. Phong is here to help you
overcome your barriers. Phong has a passion to help other regular people
succeed in investing in real estate. Phong will help you get your property
rented for free. Currently Phong lives in Burnsville with his wife and 3
children. Phong personally owns 6 single family houses and a commercial
building that he rents out. In Phong’s free time, he likes to golf, go to
the YMCA, and play basketball. He has a basketball court in his back yard.
He also enjoys playing football, volleyball, and tennis. Use Phong’s
experience to build your wealth through real estate.
Bernie Nelson (Agent)
Bernie grew up in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul before moving to Bloomington Illinois
during high school. He returned to study mechanical engineering at the University of Minnesota.
While working as an engineer he became passionate about the wealth building potential of investment
real estate. He currently owns two investment properties in the northern suburbs. He lives in
Ham Lake with his wife Tanja, also a mechanical engineer. In their spare time they enjoy downhill
skiing, road cycling, gourmet cooking and watching movies in their home theater.
Sean Murphy (Agent)
Sean grew up in the Twin Cities area and currently lives in Minneapolis.
He graduated from the Carlson School of Management at the University of
Minnesota and majored in finance and supply chain management.
He currently owns a single family home and rents it
out and has a genuine interest and passion in helping
others get involved with investment property. He believes
his honesty, openness, and attention to prompt service
will serve as a valuable asset to any client looking
to work with him.
Jennifer
Thompson (Agent)
Jennifer was born and raised in Houston, Texas where she attended the University
of Houston. She moved to the great state of Minnesota at the beginning of 2003
and as yet to thaw out! She has two beautiful children, Trevor (8) and
MaggieJane (5). Jennifer loves spending time with her family but also loves
to travel, golf and scrapbook. She enjoys meeting new people and looks forward
to helping you find that perfect house for you and your family.
Dan Morse (Agent)
Dan grew up outside of Chicago, Illinois. He has lived in the Twin Cities since 2000.
In the same year he got a B.A. In Sign Language Interpreting from Bethel College.
Dan can help you build long term wealth through investing in real estate. He currently
owns and rents out 6 single family homes in the metro area. With his experience in rentals
Dan can not only help you find investment properties, but also help you get them rented.
In his spare time Dan enjoys spending time with his 3 small children and wonderful wife,
picking the 5 string banjo, and that's about all he has time for! Dan is fluent in
American Sign Language.
Victoria Friedrich (Agent)
Victoria is a native Minnesotan. She
owns both residential and commercial Investment
Property. Victoria also has a great understanding
and practical knowledge of the renovation process
from the numerous restorations she has undertaken. She
has a great passion for interior and exterior
design which she applies to a turn of the
century farm home in the South Metro she has refurbished
and where she resides with her husband and son.
Alex Anderson(Agent)
Alex was born in Minnesota, but grew up all over the US including Illinois,
Florida, Ohio and finally back to the Twin Cities where she graduated from the
University of Minnesota with her BS in 1994. She spent 12 years in retail
management when someone bought her Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad, Poor Dad book -
and that was it - she found her love of investing to build wealth!
Her first
investment purchase was with Ryan O'Neill in May of 2005 & she currently owns
and rents out 4 properties: 2 in MN and 2 in Florida. Alex loves sharing her
experience and knowledge with new investors & even hosts regular Cash Flow games
for fun & to see the process in action using fake money! Alex has also has a
passion for travel and loves going new places and meeting new people. She's
clear that her commitment and calling in life is helping people build their
wealth through real estate investing such that they are actively planning and
fulfilling on their legacy, whatever that is for them.
Kevin A. Spaeth (Agent) Kevin grew up in Blaine, Minnesota, and graduated from
Southwest State University, with a degree in Accounting.
Having many different interests, he has explored opportunities
in management, owning his own accounting practice, software
development and real estate. These interests keep him
very busy, but there is no other way he would like to
have it. He enjoys teaching new people getting into
business all of the different benefits that can be obtained
by owning a small business venture.
Kevin has purchased and sold many of
his personal residences throughout the twin cities area,
but is currently enjoying his new residence in Lakeville,
Minnesota. He saw early on what the value of investing
in real estate could offer - due in part by having parents
that invested in apartment buildings and other real
estate investments during his childhood.
Jesse Grumdahl (Agent) Jesse was born and raised in Minneapolis.
He attended the University of Minnesota with double
majors in Psychology and Applied Business. He is also
a Graduate of the Realtor Institute earning him the
GRI designation. Jesse lives with his wife in Golden
Valley in their first home. Jesse focuses his energy
on Minneapolis condos and homes in the western suburbs
of Minneapolis including Edina, Eden Prairie, Golden
Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Plymouth, and Wayzata.
Jesse strives to make every transaction stress free
by taking time to educate his clients on the many details.
Brian Peterson (Agent) Brian grew up and still resides in the Apple Valley/Burnsville/Lakeville
area. He graduated from the Big Ten University of Wisconsin-Madison
with majors in Business and Consumer Affairs.
He has
an extensive Wall St. and financial background that
he can draw on to provide his clients with top market
analysis, determining investment potential and financial
goals, and superior negotiating skills. In his limited
spare time, Brian attends the Vikings home games and
a few Twins and Wild games while also enjoying playing
in a few recreational sports leagues himself. Brian
has a congenial disposition and a desire to get results
for his clients.
Ryan DeRoode (Agent) Ryan grew
up in a small town in southwestern Minnesota and has
resided in the Twin Cities for the past ten years. He
graduated from Mankato State University in 1998, after
serving three years in the U.S. Army. Ryan has represented
clients in buying and selling real estate for over six
years.
He currently owns his home in Apple Valley
and has a rental property in Lakeville. Ryan has completed
three rollerblade marathons and his next goal is the
LifeTime Fitness triathlon. Ryan is very focused on
his career and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He enjoys
working out and running with his Golden Retriever (Payton).
Ryan truly understands for most people their home is
their most valuable asset. His goal on every transaction
is to treat it as such; through honesty, integrity and
continuous communication!
Erik Ostigaard (agent)
Erik has been a top producing realtor in the Minneapolis market specializing in investment real estate for over four years. He is an active investor himself with over 4 million dollars of real estate in his portfolio and is actively acquiring more with a goal of 10 million by 2010.
Erik’s specialties include investment residential, Hotel-condominium and resorts. Along with guiding clients on the road to wealth, he works with several builders and developers negotiating the best deals for the Team’s investors. Erik believes that real estate is still the best way for people to become financially free and create a steady passive income. He has been on both TV and radio talking about investing concepts and has conducted several seminar on the subject. His lifetime vision is to educate and help 1000 people find their way to financial freedom by investing in real estate.
Erik resides in Savage, Minnesota with his wife and two children. He enjoys many sports including golf, softball, paintball and racquetball.
Greg Bohnsack (agent)
Greg started his career in the Television Advertising arena as an Account Executive for many years and entered sales management within six years had developed one of the largest and most successful sales regions for his company in the entire Country. During his tenure as Sales manager, Greg grew the markets his company represented from one state with three markets to three states with over 20 markets.
Subsequently, Greg launched Bare Bones Marketing, his own advertising agency specializing primarily in advertising ideas for small business. Greg ultimately became fascinated by Real Estate and acquired his Real Estate license while building his portfolio. Greg shortly became one of the firms top salespersons and Greg quickly rose to become the sales and marketing manager of the brokerage. Greg prides himself on the his ability to “think out of the box”, is an excellent organizer and a catalyst to any organization. Greg is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Lives in Andover Minnesota with his wife Angela and two children, Jimmy and Kiana.
Tori Jeanetta (agent)
Tori grew up in Bloomington and Prior Lake where she currently resides.
She attended Normandale with intentions of going into the nursing field.
While going to school, Tori “got her hands into real estate” and decided
that was the career for her.
Tori has experience in residential sales, helping clients in all areas
including investors and first time home buyers. She is a great person
to work with and really cares about her clients. In her free time, she
enjoys spending time with her family, scrap booking, crafting, and being
outdoors.
Brian Carion (agent)
Brian has been a resident of White Bear Lake since 2002, after graduating from the University
of Michigan with his MS in Mechanical Engineering. Originally attracted to the Twin Cities for
its medical device technology, he has become an active real estate investor owning 6 single-family
homes; encompassing rental, rehab, and rent-to-own properties.
Aside from engineering and real estate, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife, road cycling,
and swinging hammers!!
Raquel Haag (agent)
Raquel
grew up in Bloomington, MN and she currently lives in the
South Metro. Raquel enjoys working with buyers and sellers
all over the Twin City metro area. Prior to her career in
Real Estate, Raquel worked 11 years at the headquarters
of a major retail corporation in the Assets Protection division.
Raquel enjoys spending her free time with her children,
running, biking and going to soccer games.
Rob Bonahoom (Mortgage Coach)
Mortgage Planner Rob Bonahoom offers expertise and commitment to the mortgage industry with seven years of experience and a true enthusiasm for home lending. Rob’s practical and genuine service reflects his desire to earn the trust of his clients and his dedication to fulfilling their long-term financial goals.
Rob holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and training from the Todd Duncan High Trust Sales Academy. Within the realm of mortgage lending, Rob has found his niche and passion in investment properties. Personally owning 20 properties mostly south of the river, Rob has also had the opportunity to interview thousands of investors and gain knowledge from “the best of the best”. Rob uses that knowledge to coach his clients.
Born in Midland, Michigan, Rob has lived in Minnesota for 24 years. When his active schedule allows him spare time, Rob enjoys fishing, reading at his cabin and spending time with his family and friends.
Cheryl Taylor (Senior Loan Analyst for the Bonahoom Team)
Cheryl's
famous motto of "you're stuck with me" demonstrates
her never-ending commitment to the team. After receiving
the file from Penny, Cheryl sets it up for full underwriting
and closing. She pre-underwrites to investor guidelines
and works with each customer to fulfill outstanding
conditions. She then moves the file from pre-process
to closing, and provides weekly communication to customers
and realtors on the loan status. Cheryl has a background
working for local banks in the Twin Cities. She has
processed hundreds of loans and is a big asset to Rob's
construction and rehab loans. When away from the office
she likes boating, fishing and camping with her husband
Blaine and family.
Jaelynn M. Ruckdashel (Transaction Coordinator)
Jaelynn grew up in Farmington and acquired her BS in Business Administration and Marketing Communications from the University of Wisconsin- River Falls. After ending her career in Sales/Advertising in Texas, she moved back to Minnesota and took on the position of Transaction Coordinator while assisting an agent on the team. Shortly after, she was promoted to Client Concierge and currently holds both positions. Jaelynn is the initial contact for many people that contact us through our website.
Jacquelynn Schwartz (listing coordinator)
Jacquelynn grew up in Prior Lake and went on to Arizona to graduate from Arizona State University. After spending eight years in Arizona she is happy to be back in the North Country where she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Before joining Minnesota's Real Estate Team, she was the Executive Director for a Boys & Girls Club in southern Arizona. When she is not helping the team fulfill people's dreams in real estate, she enjoys traveling, camping and golf.
Jacquelynn works to ensure all of our sellers get the personal attention they deserve.
Ryan grew up in New Prague, Minnesota and went on to graduate
from the University of Notre Dame. As the leader of The
Minnesota Real Estate Team, Ryan enjoys working with team
members to ensure each and every client is their top priority.
In additional to helping hundreds of buyers and sellers
as an agent over the past years, Ryan also enjoys investment
property. He owns and "rents out" 15 rental properties in
the Twin Cities. 
Adam grew up in the Brainerd lakes area and
has been a resident of St. Paul’s Highland Park for eight
years. After graduating from the University of St. Thomas, he
has been active in the fields of music and real estate and has
proven himself well in both areas, with a real estate emphasis
in the Mac Groveland, River Road and Highland areas. Feel free
to give him a phone call or write him an email with any
questions pertaining to the financing, buying or selling of real
estate or any music related questions! 
Jim was born and raised in Burnsville, MN and graduated from the University of Minnesota. He has helped many families and individuals buy and sell real estate in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Looking for long-term wealth - Jim owns rental properties and has a passion to get others involved in the purchase of investment property. Please feel free to e-mail Jim or call him to have him assist you with your real estate needs. Jim currently lives in Burnsville with his wife and 2 children and enjoys spending time with his family, playing softball and golf, doing yard work and watching movies.
Rob is a life-long resident of the North metro area and currently lives in Andover with his wife and 2 children. He has a strong passion for real estate and currently has 2 investment properties of his own. Outside of real estate he is busy with church activities, playing on a men’s hockey team, and going to his kids’ sporting events. His main goal is to help buyers and sellers in any way that he can to make the transaction a rewarding experience.
Kevin grew up in Casper Wyoming and moved to the Twin Cities in 1993.
He now lives in South Minneapolis with his wife and two daughters’
ages 3 and 2. In addition to helping buyers and sellers, he invests in
real estate and owns a successful residential appraisal business. He
has appraised over 1600 homes in the Twin Cities 11 county metro area.
His knowledge and experience in real estate sets the foundation to
providing every one of his clients the most competent, attentive and
sincere service possible.
Nichole lives in Lakeville and has been a Realtor since 2000. Nichole attended college at Western State College of Colorado and St.OlafCollege in Northfield. She has experience with residential existing and new construction sales. Nichole has the pleasure of working closely with Paul Hanzel Homes, Inc on their gorgeous homes in New Prague. Nichole owns real estate in the twin cities suburbs as well as in Florida, and helps find properties for both the owner occupied purchaser as well as investors.
Doug grew up in Alexandria, MN. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from
Moorhead State University. He is currently living in New Prague with his
wife Mary and their two children, Molly and Connor. He currently owns his
own construction company, specializing in remodeling, basements and re-habs.
During his free time he enjoys golfing, spending time with his family and
coaching gymnastics. A realtor you can flip over!
Tawnya joined our team with a strong background in Real Estate; specializing in Property Management. She started her Real Estate career over seven
years ago as the Leasing and Marketing Director of a large Property Management Firm and has continued to manage and market investment properties ever
since. Her experience in this area makes her a great asset to anyone looking to buy or sell investment property.
Adam is a native of Cottage Grove, Minnesota; He currently lives in the St. Paul area where he enjoys the numerous events that take place in the Twin Cities. Adam attended the University of Minnesota where he majored in Biology, with the hopes of going to dental school some time in his future. Along with going to school Adam has successfully managed a landscaping company and large apartment complex for over seven years combined. Today, Adam has his hands full working with numerous buyers and sellers, as well as making his own investments. When Adam isn't working hard he likes to take out his motorcycle, go to the gym, and spend time with his girlfriend Kaitin. Adam is always happy to help out and answer any question regarding both the inside and outside of your house! 
Phong grew up in Northeastern Minnesota and moved to the Twin Cities in 1989.
Phong specializes in helping Asians or minorities in selling, buying their first
home and buying their first investment property. As a new investor a few years
ago, Phong knew what it was like to do it alone. Phong is here to help you
overcome your barriers. Phong has a passion to help other regular people
succeed in investing in real estate. Phong will help you get your property
rented for free. Currently Phong lives in Burnsville with his wife and 3
children. Phong personally owns 6 single family houses and a commercial
building that he rents out. In Phong’s free time, he likes to golf, go to
the YMCA, and play basketball. He has a basketball court in his back yard.
He also enjoys playing football, volleyball, and tennis. Use Phong’s
experience to build your wealth through real estate. 
Erik has been a top producing realtor in the Minneapolis market specializing in investment real estate for over four years. He is an active investor himself with over 4 million dollars of real estate in his portfolio and is actively acquiring more with a goal of 10 million by 2010.
Greg started his career in the Television Advertising arena as an Account Executive for many years and entered sales management within six years had developed one of the largest and most successful sales regions for his company in the entire Country. During his tenure as Sales manager, Greg grew the markets his company represented from one state with three markets to three states with over 20 markets.
Tori grew up in Bloomington and Prior Lake where she currently resides.
She attended Normandale with intentions of going into the nursing field.
While going to school, Tori “got her hands into real estate” and decided
that was the career for her. 
Brian has been a resident of White Bear Lake since 2002, after graduating from the University
of Michigan with his MS in Mechanical Engineering. Originally attracted to the Twin Cities for
its medical device technology, he has become an active real estate investor owning 6 single-family
homes; encompassing rental, rehab, and rent-to-own properties.
Raquel
grew up in Bloomington, MN and she currently lives in the
South Metro. Raquel enjoys working with buyers and sellers
all over the Twin City metro area. Prior to her career in
Real Estate, Raquel worked 11 years at the headquarters
of a major retail corporation in the Assets Protection division.
Mortgage Planner Rob Bonahoom offers expertise and commitment to the mortgage industry with seven years of experience and a true enthusiasm for home lending. Rob’s practical and genuine service reflects his desire to earn the trust of his clients and his dedication to fulfilling their long-term financial goals.
Cheryl's
famous motto of "you're stuck with me" demonstrates
her never-ending commitment to the team. After receiving
the file from Penny, Cheryl sets it up for full underwriting
and closing. She pre-underwrites to investor guidelines
and works with each customer to fulfill outstanding
conditions. She then moves the file from pre-process
to closing, and provides weekly communication to customers
and realtors on the loan status. Cheryl has a background
working for local banks in the Twin Cities. She has
processed hundreds of loans and is a big asset to Rob's
construction and rehab loans. When away from the office
she likes boating, fishing and camping with her husband
Blaine and family. 
Jaelynn grew up in Farmington and acquired her BS in Business Administration and Marketing Communications from the University of Wisconsin- River Falls. After ending her career in Sales/Advertising in Texas, she moved back to Minnesota and took on the position of Transaction Coordinator while assisting an agent on the team. Shortly after, she was promoted to Client Concierge and currently holds both positions. Jaelynn is the initial contact for many people that contact us through our website.
Jacquelynn grew up in Prior Lake and went on to Arizona to graduate from Arizona State University. After spending eight years in Arizona she is happy to be back in the North Country where she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Before joining Minnesota's Real Estate Team, she was the Executive Director for a Boys & Girls Club in southern Arizona. When she is not helping the team fulfill people's dreams in real estate, she enjoys traveling, camping and golf.
Jacquelynn works to ensure all of our sellers get the personal attention they deserve.