Latest Buying a flipped home Podcast Episodes
Electrical Panels You Need To Upgrade Now!
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - April 11, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this episode I am joined by Isaac Colon the owner of Electric Brothers Co. located in Pico Rivera California. I hired Isaac to do a major electrical upgrade on my home. I found his company searching on google, I am 200% satisfied with the work they did and their professionalism before, duri...
Why You Probably Suck At Report Writing!
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - March 14, 2024 23:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn This episode Skip Walker and I talk about home inspection report writing and you probably suck at it! Yes this means you! The report is your product and thats what your selling to your client, so consider each and every report to be your masterpiece. Fine tune your reports or risk having a po...
Electrical Outlets And What You Need To Know!
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - January 29, 2024 06:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this episode I am joined by Isaac Colon the owner of Electric Brothers Co. located in Pico Rivera California. I hired Isaac to do a major electrical upgrade on my home. I found his company searching on google, I am 200% satisfied with the work they did and their professionalism before, duri...
Underlayment's for Engineered Hardwood Flooring & Luxury Vinyl Flooring
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - January 10, 2024 06:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsPart 2: Emil Kapanadze with EKO Flooring joins me to discuss underlayment's for Engineered Hardwood flooring and Luxury Vinyl flooring. Emil explains correct installation techniques from his years of experience installing all types of flooring including correct underlayment and moisture barrier...
Code Check Series With Skip Walker Part 1
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - December 14, 2023 22:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsI am joined by home inspector Skip Walker who is also one of the co-authors of the Code Check series. Skip and I discuss report writing best practices as well as how to utilize the code check series of books. Code Check Series books are the most widely used code reference series in the U.S. Ea...
Engineered Hardwood Flooring Vs. Luxury Vinyl Flooring
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - November 04, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsEmil Kapanadze with EKO Flooring joins me to discuss Engineered Hardwood flooring Vs. Luxury Vinyl flooring. Emil explains correct installation techniques from his years of experience installing all types of flooring including correct underlayment and moisture barrier applications. Did you know...
Is Home Solar For Everyone? The Final Chapter With Manny Hernandez
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - October 10, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIs home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understand it and how solar would benefit me. So does it rea...
What Causes House Fires with Fire Captain James Walker
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - September 23, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsFire Captain James Walker shares his 24 years of firefighting experience with us to better educate and bring awareness to common causes of home fires. Look, we all get complacent in our own homes and ignore potential fire hazards with everyday bad habits. Are you cooking dinner on the range and...
Multiple Legal Claims Including Rihanna's Leaking Home with Greg Pyfrom
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - September 11, 2023 02:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsGreg Pyfrom is back with more legal claim discussion regarding home inspectors, home buyers and realtors. Greg shares a few ongoing legal claims with me as well as some past claims. Did you know that singer/song writer Rihanna had a major house defect claim on a home she had purchased where a ma...
Multiple Legal Claims Including Rihanna's Leaking Home with Attorney Greg Pyfrom
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - September 11, 2023 02:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsHome inspection attorney Greg Pyfrom is back with more legal claim discussion regarding home inspectors, home buyers and realtors. Greg shares a few ongoing legal claims with me as well as some past claims. Did you know that singer/song writer Rihanna had a major house defect claim on a home she...
Is Home Solar For Everyone? Part 3 With Manny Hernandez
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - August 28, 2023 21:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIs home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understand it and how solar would benefit me. So does it rea...
Swimming Pool Disaster With Jeff Schulte
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - August 20, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsPool Inspector/contractor extraordinaire Jeff Schulte is this episodes guest, Jeff shares his experience with a recently built built pool by an unknown pool contractor that has completely failed. This below ground pool has multiple major cracks in it and the pool cannot be repaired. This pool wi...
Attorney Allan B. Gelbard Explains Trademark and how it may affect your business.
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - July 24, 2023 03:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsTodays guest is attorney at law Allan B. Gelbard Esq. Allan has been practicing copyright/trademark cases for about 27 years. Allan explains what trademark means and how it may affect you and your business. A trademark is a type of intellectual property that helps to protect your brand by disti...
Is Home Solar For Everyone? Part 2 With Manny Hernandez
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - July 16, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsPart 2 with Manny Hernandez from Solar Service Professionals. Is home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i cou...
HVAC Contractor Dean Gilford Answers FAQ for Home Owners Part 2
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - July 09, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsHeating & Cooling Contractor and owner of Kilowatt HVAC Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part Two Dean offers 30 plus years of heating and cooling experience installing retro fit upgrades for existing homes. Dean and I answer frequently asked questions from our everyday customers to he...
Attorney Allan B. Gelbard Explains Copyright and how it may affect your business.
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - July 01, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsTodays guest is attorney at law Allan B. Gelbard Esq. Allan has been practicing copyright cases for about 27 years. Allan explains what copyright means and how it may affect you and your business. Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon a...
Is Home Solar For Everyone? Part 1 With Manny Hernandez
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - June 13, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIs home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understand it and how solar would benefit me. So does it rea...
How to Apply For A Building Permit In Burbank
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - May 26, 2023 23:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this podcast I discuss how to apply for a building permit in burbank California. I explain how to start the process to obtain your building permit, do not start your demolition until you have your permit in your hands or you may risk being fined. Website link to Burbank Building & Safety Di...
HVAC Contractor Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part One
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - March 29, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsHeating & Cooling Contractor and owner of Kilowatt HVAC Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part One Dean offers 30 plus years of heating and cooling experience installing retro fit upgrades for existing homes. Dean and I answer frequently asked questions from our everyday customers to he...
Heating & Cooling Contractor Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part One
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - March 29, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsHeating & Cooling Contractor and owner of Kilowatt HVAC Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part One Dean offers 30 plus years of heating and cooling experience installing retro fit upgrades for existing homes. Dean and I answer frequently asked questions from our everyday customers to he...
HVAC Contractor Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part 1
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - March 29, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsHeating & Cooling Contractor and owner of Kilowatt HVAC Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part One Dean offers 30 plus years of heating and cooling experience installing retro fit upgrades for existing homes. Dean and I answer frequently asked questions from our everyday customers to he...
New Home 120 Day Recap of What It Cost Me So Far.
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - March 19, 2023 15:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this episode i talk about my repairs and costs being in my new house now for just over 120 days. I want to share this experience because some of you may be in the process of moving into a new home so sharing my realistic costs may be helpful to you. List of expenses: Locksmith Movers Plumbi...
Home Owner Maintenance Tips With Realtor Lauren DiMeo
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - February 23, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsLauren DiMeo explains the importance of loan pre approval before you look for a home. Don't waste everyones time searching for a home without pre approval its pointless. Lauren also shares an interesting ice maker story. Lauren & I discuss common home maintenance tips for current and future ho...
Sewer Lateral Camera Inspection Limitations Explained with Chuck Lambert
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - February 13, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this podcast episode 37 I am joined by Chuck Lambert of Sunrise Inspection Services & Orange County Sewer Inspections. Chuck had some constructive criticism of a sewer video i posted on facebook so he reached out to me and shared some great information from his experience inspecting sewer la...
MMA Referee Michael Bell And I Discuss Investment Properties and MMA
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - January 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMixed Martial Arts Referee Michael Bell And I Discuss Investment Properties and his experiences as an MMA referee and Judge. I have inspected one of Michaels potential investments back in 2020 before the pandemic hit home. Michael breaks down why he walked away from this property and found hims...
Do Home Inspectors Inspect Their Own Homes? Or Do They Hire Other Inspectors?
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - December 07, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsHave you ever wondered if home inspectors actually inspect their own homes they buy? I just bought a house and YES! I inspected it myself. So maybe you are wondering if I inspected my home any differently than I do for paying clients? Well, No I inspected my house the exact same way I do for all...
Listing A Home With Realtor Stacey Franklin
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - November 05, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsStacey Franklin of Pinnacle Estate Properties Encino joins me to discuss Pre-Listing inspections. Stacey has been with Pinnacle Estate Properties Encino for 18 years, Stacey has also been In the Platinum Club for the last 5 years and in the top 15% of sales company wide. Stacey shares some gre...
Part 2: Flipped Home First Time Buyer Ray Rodriguez Post Inspection Interview with Rick Albert
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - October 25, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsI am joined again by 1st Time Flipped Home Buyer and Army Veteran Sergeant First Class Ramiro Rodriguez (Aka Ray), United States Army Retired. Hires Me To Inspect His 1st House! Ray invited his realtor Rick Albert to join us for his input about his home purchase and inspection process. This pod...
How to Stay In Business While Inspecting In A Slowing Market
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - October 20, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIt’s no secret that the real estate market has slowed down. Rapidly rising interest rates, uncertainty in the economy, and the looming threat of a recession have taken their toll. The latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that existing home sales in July declined by...
How to Stay In Business While Inspecting In A Slowing Market
Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme - October 20, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIt’s no secret that the real estate market has slowed down. Rapidly rising interest rates, uncertainty in the economy, and the looming threat of a recession have taken their toll. The latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that existing home sales in July declined by...
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