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 ? WATCH or LISTEN to FULL episod ..read more

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 ?   WATCH or LISTEN ..read more

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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 ..read more

WATCH and CHAT LIVE each Friday @ 5p by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarRealEstate/live/ _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _   SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW ?   WATCH or LISTEN to FULL episodes on your favorite podcast platform HERE:  https://linktr.ee/BlueCollarRealEstate _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _&n ..read more

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 LIV ..read more

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 ? WATCH or LISTEN to FULL episodes on your favorite podcast platform HERE: https://linkt ..read more

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!   _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _  _ &nb ..read more

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 ..read more

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/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUBSCR ..read more