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Each week Greg and Ryan tackle all things real estate and home renovation. Blue Collar Real Estate will help agents and homeowner alike understand the renovation process and how to have fun doing it!

Greg Mayo & Ryan Hergott


    • Jun 4, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 71 EPISODES


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    S2E11 - 2 Bubs & a Truck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 33:53


    In this episode Greg and Ryan talk about going on a break. In the beginning of Blue Collar Real Estate, the guys were uber-focussed real estate agents.  But, as the last two years have unfolded the market has changed, the world has changed and Greg and Ryan's directions have changed.  Stay tuned as they revisit the past two years and talk about what the show, the market and their businesses look like going forward. _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _   SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    Here's what's coming up on the May 14 release...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 0:55


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    S2E10 - Shelled and Insulated

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 30:45


    This week Greg and Ryan ramble their way into the subject for the show by talking about roofing, spider-crawling on steep roofs, the cost of plywood and an update on Arsenal.  With a new build shelled in it's time to talk about insulation! The guys break down different types of insulation and share an onsite interview with a local supplier and expert.   _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _   SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    Here's what's coming up on the Apr 16 release of the Blue Collar Real Estate Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 0:40


    WATCH and CHAT LIVE each Friday @ 5p by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate/live/ _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _   SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    S2E9 - So You Wanna Sell Houses?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 28:53


    In this episode the guys share information, tips and insights on how to become a realtor and, more importantly, how to become a successful one!   (3:03) demographics of the profession (5:09) Other stats and data (7:19) it's always a rough start (8:09) Missed opportunities in the beginning (People you know, like and trust) (9:21) You MUST know your stuff (12:20) Be you and find your tribe (15:41) Finding the right brokerage matters...but not because of what you think (18:18) The learning never stops (20:57) Telemarketing and real estate...you'll do both (23:20) It's so much more than showing homes   WATCH and CHAT LIVE each Friday @ 5p by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate/live/ _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _   SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    Coming up on the next podcast release...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 0:41


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    Ep8 - Market Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 29:33


    What is Going on With Real Estate?   This episode Greg and Ryan talk about the nature of the market, the hyper-seller's market today and how to navigate it.  While we're navigating the most competitive real estate market in 40 years, many buyers are coming up short. How to manage expectations, pricing concerns and location, location, location is more important now than ever.  Join the Blue Collar guys for a uniquely Blue Collar perspective on buying and selling homes in this crazy real estate market...and reasons to avoid Love Letters to buyers...   WATCH and CHAT LIVE each Friday @ 5p by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate/live/ _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _   SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    S2E7 - Permits Approved

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 28:35


    Let's dig in! This week Greg takes us the next step of the way to a new home. We'll dig in on excavating foundation prep and all that entails. How do footers work? How does the foundation hold the framing down? What is flowable fill? These questions and more answered along with a bit of useful back and forth with the esteemed producer, Jason. WATCH and CHAT LIVE each Friday @ 5p by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate/live/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    S2E6 - Before The Shovel - (The Moustache Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 41:40


    In this episode Greg and Ryan dig in on all the things one has to consider before building a house. The conversation doesn't include financing but rather the actual steps in selecting a lot, deciding what and where to build, restrictions and so on.  In the mix they'll also cover Ryan's success with RoofCo, how things are going with Greg's latest novel and delve into the strange world of facial hair in 2021.    Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!   _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _   SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    S2E5 - Investor Perspectives

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 35:50


    Today's episode is all about different ways to invest in properties. It's the tale of two investors and how they got into the game, how they work their craft and what they've learned.    (1:59) State of the market (3:39) remodeling for what people want now (5:22) Greg's investors (6:49) Call back to an early episode and new vs rehab (8:16) Greg's first Ops management job and lessons learned (10:31) a conservative approach (11:01) 12 homes in the first month (12:13) examples of budget vs reality (15:06) Why not build new? (19:19) RoofCo bringing solar to the new builds! (20:08) a different approach with a different investor (21:01) Their business perspective (26:29) How you gonna pay for this stuff? (28:11) NOT a 9 to 5 gig... (29:29) Quote from an investor who's learned (30:56) Understanding your role (33:31) Back to lawn care in the 90s   WATCH and CHAT LIVE each Friday @ 5p by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate/live/ _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _   SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    Season 2 - Episode 4 - Little Green Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 29:24


    This episode is about little green updates you can do...on your own and for very little cash. (2:43) THE thermal camera (4:25) Greg as a certified energy auditor (6:51) Energy loss through fireplace (9:52) The attic! (12:28) Insulating your water heater (15:37) The difference in windows (old vs new) (22:56) Changes you can make NOW (24:10) little changes make a huge difference (25:27) Question from Jason! (26:49) Circling back on the thermal camera WATCH and CHAT LIVE each Friday @ 5p by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate/live/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    S2E3 - Sponsors From the Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 11:54


    This week the guys take a look back at all the local businesses that sponsored the show in the beginning. The video was edited together by Spencer Mayo. You can check out his YouTube channel here - @canedpeanutshels. Final production, as always, at Studio J. So sit back for a few and have a laugh. (2:23) Chico Bail Bonds (2:55) Pancakes (3:23) Bob's Bourbon (4:03) THE Taco Truck (4:32) Dental Clinic (5:12) Pizza Buffet (5:50) Vet (6:29) Perils of Diet Coke (7:03) Out of shape and old (7:21) Sushi! (7:47) Fun words and a sandwich (8:14) Willy's burgers (8:46) Port-o-potty (9:03) Big Mike's (9:27) Smart Money (9:48) Soup and Septic (10:14) Truck enema _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    S2E2 - What's coming up for each guy in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 36:16


    This week Greg and Ryan are joined on camera by Jason, the producer that makes it all work! Each one will talk about their individual plans for 2021 as well as where the podcast goes from here. (:55) Retrospective (1:58) Conversation with a teenager (4:25) Principles of business apply to all things   (6:06) Find yo thang!   (8:29) Greg's new book! - https://www.amazon.com/Almost-Daddy-Forgotten-Gregory-Mayo/dp/B08NVGHLWQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=gregory+mayo+almost+daddy&qid=1611012647&sr=8-1   (10:03) Book trailer   (13:53) Greg and Ryan meet...how'd that happen?   (16:04) Ryan and Roofing!!!!   (20:03) se habla?   (23:53) woodworking stuff   (24:26) Jason ON camera!!!   (27:41) In the Loop TV!   (29:15) Apple plug by Jason and Ryan   (30:10) Work ethic and skill development   (33:58) Where do we go now?   WATCH and CHAT LIVE each Friday @ 5p by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate/live/ _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _   SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    Season 2 - Episode 1 - Where it Began and Where it's Going

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 21:21


    To kick off the second season of Blue Collar Real Estate, Greg and Ryan bring Jason on screen (actually Jason made it work) and talk about the beginning idea for the show.    They kick into a  retrospective of early episodes and how the show has evolved to what it is today.    Finally, a preview of what's to come in Season 2.  Deeper dives on building, remodeling, trades and making money repairing homes. And New Tech for homes.  And as always--- Show up Show up on time Do what you say you're going to do.   _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _   SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    Ep 47 - Trucking

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 30:33


    In this episode Greg and Ryan talk about trucking. We often take for granted how materials get to and from a building site. This week the guys show some of the different types of truck and what they do. They wrap up by explaining how to get into trucking and what the prospects therein are.    (1:43) Sadness at the Taco Bell (3:39) New book coming...starting a business with very little money (4:17) Trucking stats (7:19) 20-year-old Greg and the lumber truck (9:02) Getting materials to the build site (10:10) Class B CDL (13:55) Getting materials to the lumber yard (16:00) Dump trucks (17:48) Split axle dump truck and Greg at 18 (19:40) Oversized equipment delivery driver  (21:20) Cement truck (22:02) Moving an entire house (24:03) Getting a Class B (25:43) Class A CDL - how to get and what you can make   _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _   SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    Ep 46 - Foundation Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 46:23


    This week Greg and Ryan continue the conversation on foundations by discussing problems, solutions and career opportunities.  (:52) Where Greg is with the new novel Visit - www.AlmostDaddy.com to order (4:07) Foundation recap (5:35) Ryan's story of a foundation gone bad. (7:49) Those that love being crawl rats (9:41) Starting a business (13:41) Foundation gone bad---house gone bad (14:51) Settlement cracks (16:33) Split bricks and foundation problems (20:13) Brick foundation fail (21:45) Wonky block foundation (23:57) Band aide (24:43) Concrete foundation wall crack (29:44) Carbon fiber fix for foundations (31:22) Steel plates for foundation repair (33:37) Interior French drain (37:06) Exterior French drain (38:39) Greg on an Earth mover (41:19) About the business of foundations WATCH and CHAT LIVE each Friday @ 5p by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate/live/ _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _   SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    Ep45 - Foundations: Where It All Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 46:39


    This week Ryan jumps in talking about Greg's new novel "Almost Daddy". Then the guys move on to foundations...the beginning of building a house.    (1:02) Greg's second novel is out!!             www.almostdaddy.com (2:39) A story of healing (5:09) The process of writing a novel (10:59) Roofing puns (11:36) Building affordable in Indy (12:33) Staking a lot (14:18) putting a hole in the ground (16:07) The excavator and his job (17:11) Form carpenters and footers (19:33) Becoming an excavator (23:38) Example- footer, concrete foundation wall, etc (25:49) Concrete block foundation (on a crawl space) (28:51) Monolithic pour (slab on grade) (35:27) ICF for foundations (39:39) How to get into the foundation world (44:19) Foundations in the winter   WATCH and CHAT LIVE each Friday @ 5p by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate/live/ _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _   SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    Ep 44 - The State of Real Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 37:38


    This is all about the state of the market today. The guys talk about opportunities, investors and how to get an offer accepted in an exceptionally odd market. (1:37) Housing market not slowing in Q4 (3:06) Out of town investors (3:54) Indy---my fair city! (6:58) Tier 1 and 2 areas for investment (9:08) Indicators tell the story (10:08) Building opportunities in the city (14:27) replication (16:11) Home buyer considerations (18:18) Less than one month of inventory on the market today (20:28) With low interest rates...invest in rentals (23:15) Getting your offer accepted...with a story from Greg! (27:31) Know your city!! (29:27) Ryan's extreme examples (31:20) Some numbers to ponder (34:39) Opportunities abound if you'll take on the work _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    Ep43 - Wood You Like to be a Carpenter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 40:56


    (1:38) Men's health sidebar...get checked out!! (5:23) 14-year-old Greg swingin that hammer (6:44) An unsuspecting mentor (10:46) Rough framing---how it all begins (12:39) You get what you pay for (14:30) Amazing world of trim carpentry (16:32) A word on cabinetry (17:40) learning the skill pays off (18:31) Stair as art and craft (20:15) Hand carvings and working wood over time (22:42) Show up on time, do what you say you're going to do and get better every day. (23:22) Custom doors (26:29) Building furniture (28:35) Where to get started---SHOP CLASS--- (29:31) Union Apprenticeship (29:55) On the Job Training (31:41) tools for carpentry (33:50) Making money!!! WATCH and CHAT LIVE each Friday @ 5p by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate/live/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    See what's coming up on the NEXT episode...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 0:45


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    Ep 42 - Focus on Trades - Roofing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 39:28


    So many types of roofing and paths into the trade.  We know Ryan owns a roofing company...and is a roofer. This week, we look at how and why he got there and drill down on opportunities in the trade.    (2:19) Greg and a bad roofing gig (4:44) Cedar shake roof (7:21) Asphalt shingle roof. Most common type in the US (8:55) Slate roof (10:17) Metal roofs (11:55) Living green roof (14:38) Synthetic roof (15:59) Tesla roof (20:54) Importance of roof ventilation (25:06) Torch down roofing (25:39) Rubber roofing system (26:03) TPO flat roof (27:09) Getting started as a roofer (28:30) Different paths in the roofing industry (30:21) How Greg's lawn care history relates to roofing excellence (30:54) PIVOT! (31:22) Insurance adjuster and roofs (32;09) Own your own! _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _   SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    Ep41 - Career In The Toilet? A Deeper Look At Plumbing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 32:53


    This week the guys talk about opportunities in the plumbing industry. With training and a strong work ethic, opportunities are endless. Wanna plumb AND be a millionaire by 40? Then you have to check this episode out. (2:29) Greg's septic sucker story (4:19) Show up, on time and do what you say you're going to do (5:49) Bad plumbing at the new apartment of Greg's son. (7:09) Plumbing done beautifully (9:39) Seven basic career paths in plumbing (17:31) The Great Recession and plumbing trades (19:99) a deep subject...the well specialist (22:33) Excellence at ANY trade (24:15) Starting and pay WATCH and CHAT LIVE each Friday @ 5p by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate/live/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    Ep40 - Focus on Trades: Electrical

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 33:32


    This week the guys take a look at the electrical trades.    (2:20) Montana off-grid...but not off power.  (2:48) First EVER house to have electricity (3:26) AC and DC current (4:33) Different types of electrical speciality trades (5:22)  The Yoda of electrical technology and alternative energy (6:40) Residential electrician (7:19) Commercial electrician (7:49) Industrial electrician (10:09) Automotive electrician (12:32) Lineman (not for the faint of heart) (15:20) Show up, learn and do the job...the money will come (18:20) Power station/sub station electrician (19:19) Females in the trades (21:20) Solar! (23:19) Education required to get involved (27:56) Viewer questions   BE PART OF THE DISCUSSION BY COMMENTING HERE:    WATCH and CHAT LIVE each Friday @ 5p by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate/live/ _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _   SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    Coming up on the NEXT episode....

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 0:41


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    Ep 39 - Skilled Trades - HVAC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 27:32


    This week the guys start the new series on Skilled Trades with a deep dive on HVAC. How do you get in? What can you do once you do? What does the pay look like? Don't miss it! (:55) Getting a tradesperson to your home in a timely manner (1:38) Trade Series preview (2:55) Ryan drops $100 words (3:29) HVAC - what is it? (4:30) A recession proof career (5:47) Different types of HVAC (8:23) Education requirements for the trade (12:07) Greg's childhood trade story (13:05) Learning a trade means you'll always find work (14:30) Requirements aside from education (15:07) Be your own boss! (19:12) College example...and debt (20:07) Average wage in as an HVAC tech (21:49) Green tech in the trade (24:41) Geothermal WATCH and CHAT LIVE each Friday @ 5p by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate/live/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    Ep38 - The Viability of Skilled Trades

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 30:45


    Ryan and Greg talk about why trades are a viable and lucrative career option. (1:41) shop class (high school) (3:19) learn a skill and get paid forever (5:44) $1,200,000,000,000 in what? (7:12) Jim Johnson - Contractor Coach Pro (10:55) skilled trades ---not skilled at business (16:51) Jim's why and the next generation (19:40) five years can change everything (21:38) discipline and drive (24:31) skilled trades and secret knowledge (26:39) Jim's final word Need a contractor coach? headcoach@contractorcoachpro.com WATCH and CHAT LIVE each Friday @ 5p by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate/live/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    Ep37 - Is Real Estate the right career for you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 40:12


    In this episode Greg and Ryan pull back the curtain and talk about the nuts and bolts of becoming a real estate agent and what to do after getting licensed.    (2:01) Real Estate is a Business (3:11) Percent of agents that fail (3:55) "The E Myth Revisited" by Michael Gerber (4:52) Finder, Keeper and Doer Time (6:49) Cost to become an agent (9:01) I got my license...now what? (10:03) Joining a real estate board (11:25) Other expenses (13:00) Joining a brokerage (17:56) Do you have the mind of an entrepreneur?  (20:07) Hiring a coach (24:54) Back to Keeper Time (26:10) Can I do this part time? (28:41) Swing and a miss from Greg's first year in real estate (29:35) Ryan's first house story (31:56) Having thick skin (34:11) Being a real estate therapist (35:34) Why do I want to sell real estate? (37:11) You DON'T help sell homes. You manage what happens next WATCH and CHAT LIVE each Friday @ 5p by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate/live/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    Ep 36 - Getting Trashy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 30:33


    On this episode the guys talk about construction and remodeling waste. The days of throwing everything into a dumpster and sending it to a landfill are gone! Tune in and find out ways to recycle construction waste. (2:22) Why we gettin trashy? (3:07) Tonnage nugget (4:35) Common dumpster size and what it holds (6:19) Options that AREN'T the landfill (8:29) Hydrogen Sulfide - from trashy to funky (9:21) Wood in the dumpster (11:01) Drywall recycling (12:45) Recycling carpet (15:09) Why don't people recycle? (17:07) Roofing and shingles (19:09) metals (20:35) The "Compound Effect" works everywhere (21:16) Cardboard (23:23) Plastics!! (25:35) Concrete, brick and masonry...oh my! (26:25) A job site dumpster!!! WATCH and CHAT LIVE each Friday @ 5p by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate/live/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    Ep 35 - Residential Solar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 37:33


    This week the guys dig down on solar technology for your home. They'll share some fun facts about solar, where the technology is today and how you can save by adding solar.    (2:38) Fun facts (5:41) Greg's weekly sidebar (7:59) Is solar right for you? (11:10) What is a seven sided object? (11:28) Common myths about solar (12:56) Oh those Germans (15:20) Ryan and his math (20:08) Maintaining solar panels (23:52) What's keeping folks from installing solar? (27:23) Old solar (28:02) NUMBERS!!! (34:10) link to the grid or battery backup?   WATCH and CHAT LIVE each Friday @ 5p by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate/live/ _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _   SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    SNIPPET #9 - Why does a lender matter when buying a house

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 1:58


    Ep 32 - Smart Homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 33:59


    There's a bit of history, a bit of tech, a bit of humor and a bit of Wall-E. Consider this an introduction to some of the smart tech items out there for your home.  (1:20) Smart Homes in the 1960s? (3:32) What is a Smart Home? (4:30) Smart Lighting (5:57) Safety Components (9:23) Voice Command and creepy lighting (12:52) Smart Appliances (14:43) Ryan Roomba hatin' (16:04) HVAC (20:07) The Great Outdoors (22:38) Thermostats (26:35) Wall-E! (27:12) The Four D's. Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge (27:20) Why don't people go "smart" (30:03) Orwell and Huxley _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _   SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    SNIPPET #8 - How to make your lawn look awesome if you're getting ready to sell your house

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 1:04


    SNIPPET #8 - How to make your lawn look awesome if you're getting ready to sell your house.   _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _   SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    SNIPPET #7 - How accurate is Zillow's Zestimate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 1:09


    Ep 31 - Electricity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 37:19


    Saving money and DIY projects...even generating your own energy. Don't miss this episode. It's sure to spark interest.  (1:33) Ruoff!!! (2:36) where does electricity come from (3:42) light bulbs (8:41) foam outlet covers? (11:02) Appliances (13:01) Programmable and Smart Thermostats (14:41) Furnace Filter (the new and the nasty) (16:23) HVAC Service - REGULARLY (18:36) Walk around the outside of the house...Find gaps (22:49) Attic insulation.  (29:29) Make your own energy at home! (33:20) Tax incentives and grants for solar (34:31) Home energy audit   ————————————  SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    SNIPPET #6 - How to get the best deal on a house

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 1:44


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    Ep 30 - Saving Water AND Money

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 26:26


    (3:17) some water consumption info (3:39) Toilets! (5:22) Ryan's first toilet and water bill (7:34) Shower heads (9:49) Water heaters (9:88) broccoli and butterscotch casserole  (11:43) Tankless water heater (13:33) Heat pump water heater (15:41) Faucets (17:53) Ryan's nasty kitchen sink faucet (19:06) Watering your lawn (19:41) On-site water collection and storage (23:55) Conserving water with native plants   ————————————  SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW

    SNIPPET #5 - Smell Matters!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 1:04


    Ep 29 - Real Estate and Remodeling Concierge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 13:13


    Not only is this the "hat show" but Greg and Ryan roll out general contracting services for real estate clients and non-clients.  Naptown Homes LLC (with Greg as part-owner) will manage all types of residential rehab projects. They will also manage inspection repairs as well as elective upgrades.    The guys will also provide advice and guidance on what repairs are necessary, what upgrades add value and which ones are purely elective.    WATCH or LISTEN to the FULL episode on your favorite platform below

    Ep 28 - Loan Forbearance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 29:23


    (2:01) Current home sales snapshot (3:59) Loan Forbearance (6:03)  Stacey Mayo in da house (6:24) What is the CARES Act? (9:26) What is mortgage forbearance? (13:44) What mortgage forbearance is NOT (16:21) Options vary per lender (17:01) Three options at the end of forbearance (17:08) Lump sum payment (18:30) spread out missed payments over several months (20:19) if you can, make that payment! (21:25) extend the term of your loan (23:01) accrued interest (25:17) forbearance and my credit score (26:10) credit risk (27:41) to sum up   WATCH or LISTEN to the FULL episode on your favorite platform below

    SNIPPET - If you're selling your house, you must go with neutral colors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 1:03


    SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW   YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP9xCc843UGYb-lw8zrNJdA iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blue-collar-real-estate/id1482315145 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/08wSnyXkgo35OWeo2lAZ1R?si=CjJj_3DqSQ2skCxD-cFo4g iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-blue-collar-real-estate-56663766/ Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ij6bqhumo5r6hfmjzp64cagrmvi?t=Blue_Collar_Real_Estate Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=470427 TuneIn - http://tun.in/pjAs1 Libsyn - http://bluecollarrealestate.libsyn.com   ------------------------   Connect with Greg: greg.mayo.317@gmail.com   Connect with Ryan: ryan@thehrdteam.com / 317.509.7431

    Ep 27 - Update on the real estate market

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 25:38


    (2:10) Dad joke! (2:48) a nugget on mortgage rates and changes on lending guidelines (3:48) Refi NOW!!! (5:15) Real Estate market numbers (7:16) Technology for showings (8:31) Satellites and 360 Tours (11:34) Other technologies to "show" houses (12:59) Ryan talks 360 Cameras...and racing...kinda (14:57) professional photos and video (16:02) Listings appointments online  (18:11) First sale from FaceTime (19:56) Find positive people ESPECIALLY at this time (20:43) My wife's car and mortgage relief   WATCH or LISTEN on your favorite platform below

    SNIPPET - Should you refinance or buy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 1:12


    Connect with Greg: greg.mayo.317@gmail.com   Connect with Ryan: ryan@thehrdteam.com / 317.509.7431

    Ep 26 - Understanding Title

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 26:21


    (1:09) Mortgages right now...and Ruoff Rocks (3:00) Title! (3:25) Beth Ford with Abstract & Title (5:34) What a title company does (7:56) Common findings on title searches (9:75) Theme song from "Magnum PI" (9:31) How a lien affects title (11:43) How closings are changing in era of COVID (14:01) Digital closings? (18:55) Curbside closing (21:41) Exciting changes in the near future (22:85) how to make avocado chocolate peanut butter pudding  (22:45) Ch-ch-ch-changes... (24:58) Questions for Beth? www.abstractandtitle.com   ------------------------ Blue Collar Real Estate on Facebook   Connect with Greg: Facebook / Website / Email   Connect with Ryan: Facebook / Instagram / Website / Email/ 317.509.7431   ------------------------ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate   Connect with Greg: greg.mayo.317@gmail.com   Connect with Ryan: ryan.hergott@exprealty.com  -  317.509.7431

    SNIPPET - What can you do outside your home to increase it's value?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 1:24


    Ep 25 - Spring Items Around the House

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 27:22


    This week the guys share some items around your house and lawn that you can do. From inspecting the roof  and siding to preparing your mower and selecting mulch...these are things you can do right now while stuck at home.    (2:13) Ruoff!!! (3:24) Greg's novel! "Finding Forgiveness" available on Amazon now!   Finding Forgiveness (4:19) Take it from the top. Your roof. (5:31) Gutters and downspouts (7:43) Siding and exterior trim (8:40) talking about the foundation (9:46) Get in the crawl space (11:42) HVAC Service (12:47) Clean your windows...inside and out (13:59) caulk windows and doors (14:41) Clean and seal the deck (18:46) Lawn and garden (19;48) Service the mower (21:18) Spring lawn program (24:21) Flowers and mulch   ------------------------ Blue Collar Real Estate on Facebook   Connect with Greg: Facebook / Website / Email   Connect with Ryan: Facebook / Instagram / Website / Email / 317.509.7431

    Ep24 - Real Estate During CoVid-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 22:38


    (1:51) Sponsor shout-out! (2:57) Why is real estate an essential business? (4:06) Border closings and real estate (4:33) NAR Guidelines for Reators (7:00) Listings these days (9:29) showings these days (11:10) Realtors have to sell houses...but safely (11:55) A new way of doing business (13:13) virtual training for agents and others (15:28) Having fun during shut down (16:22) Looking at the numbers (18:31) some buyers pumping the brakes...some have to move.  (21:00) Interest rates all over the place   ------------------------ Blue Collar Real Estate on Facebook Connect with Greg: Facebook / Website / Email Connect with Ryan: Facebook / Instagram / Website / Email / 317.509.7431

    Ep23 - Ins and Outs of a Home Warranty

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 26:46


    Sponsor - Stacey Mayo and the Scott Miller Team at Ruoff Mortgage.  www.Ruoff.com/StaceyMayo Stacey.Mayo@Ruoff.com (3:21) Amie Drudge - Choice Home Warranty https://www.choicehomewarranty.com/   adrudge@chwpro.com (5:10) What a home warranty actually covers (5:39) PEACH (8:18) Another reason a home inspection matters (10:49) Assurance vs Insurance (12:33) Question - if my furnace dies.... (17:14) Question - Electrical... (20:40) Lets talk about plumbing (22:49) A problem in the slab... (24:15) Ceiling damage... (25:32) Question - Can anyone buy a home warranty? #realestate #indy #bleucollarrealestate #houses #homes #architecturalstyle #realtor #gregsellsnaptown #naptown #sales #homesales #remodel #renovation #househunting #neighborhoods #RuoffRocks #1Ruoff   ------------------------ Blue Collar Real Estate on Facebook Connect with Greg: Facebook / Website / Email Connect with Ryan: Facebook / Instagram / Website / Email / 317.509.7431   ------------------------ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate   Connect with Greg: greg.mayo.317@gmail.com   Connect with Ryan: ryan.hergott@exprealty.com  -  317.509.7431

    Ep 22 - Listener and Viewer Questions Answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 38:44


    (2:08) Ruoff Rocks (2:32) Mexico Story (5:04) Question: Do you need to save 20% down to buy a house? (10:38) Question: Do you need A-1 credit to buy a house. (16:26) Question: Do I have to have a home inspector?  (19:18) Question: Does watching HGTV qualify me to be a Realtor? (23:49) Touch an ICON agent (24:56) Question: Can I fire my agent? If so, how? (27:37) Question:: How many homes should I look at before I buy one? (32:40) Question: Bad impersonation time (33:01) Question: In a seller's market, do I need a Realtor?   #realestate #indy #bleucollarrealestate #houses #homes #architecturalstyle #realtor #gregsellsnaptown #naptown #sales #homesales #remodel #renovation #househunting #neighborhoods #RuoffRocks #1Ruoff   ------------------------ Blue Collar Real Estate on Facebook   Connect with Greg: Facebook / Website / Email   Connect with Ryan: Facebook / Instagram / Website / Email / 317.509.7431

    Ep 21 - To Sell Your Home or Rent it Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 24:57


    (:27) Listener question (1:24) Chicago elevator (3:14) Ross Perot and T. Boon Pickens (5:07) Ruoff Mortgage (7:39) Is selling the best option? (9:27) Firing order of a Chevy 350 big block (11:18) Example of renting from 1000 miles away (13:39) Property management on your own (17:58) Or just sell... (19:00) AirBnB as a viable option (20:38) It's different for everyone (21:40) Lease comps and professional guidance (23:21) AirBnB in the burbs   www.Ruoff.com/StaceyMayo   WATCH or LISTEN on your favorite platform below

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