The Home Solutions Network: Recent Episodes
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The Home Solutions Network Podcast features Multitaskr CEO & Founder Joe Frausto with directors of the company, top service providers, current and past clients, and realtors discussing the game-changing marketplace. Monthly we educate current and future homeowners on how to save time, save money, and create home value.
Since 2018, Lindsay Wood has lived in her tiny custom home. The 300 sq ft loft with two levels and 11 ft ceilings is a huge traveler, road-tripping from California, Texas, and Colorado.
Why switch to the tiny home lifestyle, though? The real estate trend offers affordability, simplicity, portability and lowers your footprint on this earth.
The tiny home industry is a new real estate trend working to legalize the way of living nationwide. A few areas have approved the lifestyle; City of Fresno, City of Los Angeles, City of San Diego, City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, County of Humboldt, and the State of Maine.
If you’re tired of the maintenance a single-family home requires, or maybe you want to move around the next few years, a tiny house is just right for you. Find out what the process is like, who you should contact, and what the experts in the industry are saying to build the most efficient tiny home.
To get in touch with the tiny activist herself, visit https://www.experiencetinyhomes.org/.
Are you ready to buy a home? The mortgage loan application process is complex. That's why it's critical to get yourself a mortgage advisor who can think outside the box.
Meet this week's guest, Alfredo Ramirez, a Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation mortgage advisor and president of NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals). Alfredo has originated mortgages and refinances since 2001.
Fairway is a direct lender who offers extensive support as a top 5 in the country. However, it operates like a small company that closes fast.
Get more than a reasonable rate when you work with Alfredo; avoid risking it all. Visit alfredoramirezloans.com to get in touch with Alfredo.
Garrett Moore, former Naval Special Operations Officer, is the CEO and Co-Founder of Agorus. Towards the end of his Navy term, Garrett, and his childhood friend (who also served with Garrett in the Navy and is the other Co-Founder of Agorus) built single-family residences next door to one another for each of their families.
The Co-Founders started their new builds in 2015 and took two different routes for construction. Garrett would build his home with a company specializing in modular builds. His Co-Founder would go the traditional construction route, also known as stick built.
After experiencing pain points from both the traditional and modular construction route, they formed Agorus. The vision of the company is to “Change How the World Builds”. The venture backed startup is a software-driven off-site construction manufacturer. Agorus is leveraging advanced technology to achieve its mission of accelerating construction 10x.
Email hello@gomultitaskr.com to accelerate your next residential or commercial project with Agorus.
Morgan Hampel is a Surface Warfare Nuclear Engineering Officer in the US Navy on active duty, an entrepreneur, and a real estate investor.
The renaissance man geared towards real estate investing in 2017 and now owns 73 doors across the West Coast, Midwest, and East Coast.
Morgan transitioned to real estate investing in preparing for life after the Navy. He thought to himself, if he could purchase the right assets, have a game plan, and learn from the right mentors, he could leave his current role with an entirely passive income.
"The likelihood of actually losing your entire investment is just about zero," shares Morgan in terms of why real estate investing is the top strategy to diversify. To connect with Morgan or his real estate team, visit hammerandhampel.com.
En este episodio Joe Frausto, CEO de Multitaskr, tiene como invitado a Miguel Aldrete, agente de bienes raíces, buen amigo de él, y un experto en soluciones del hogar en Multitaskr. Miguel comparte cómo el Español le ha ayudado a tener éxito en la industria, ha apoyado a gente que está comprando una vivienda por primera vez en el mercado de San Diego, siendo el español como su primer lenguaje.
Quédense a aprender cómo pueden agregar un ADU en su nueva propiedad para invertir su vivienda al máximo.
Conéctate y atienda tus preguntas sobre su nueva o futura vivienda sin o con un ADU con el bilingüe agente de raíces, Miguel Aldrete por correo maldrete@gomultitaskr.com.
En este nuevo episodio nos acompaña Stephanie Gutierrez, agente de bienes raíces en Long Beach, California. Durante la entrevista, ella nos habla sobre la situación actual del mercado con relación a los ADUs y cómo añadir una nueva unidad puede beneficiar a los dueños de casa y futuros compradores.
Descubre estrategias de cómo invertir en tu propiedad, cómo estas inversiones han ayudado a dueños de casa eliminar su hipoteca, y conoce el proceso para construir una casita.
Conéctate con Stephanie Gutierrez en Instagram @stephsellshomes_ para conocer más sobre las oportunidades que ofrece construir un ADU.
John Cefalu is a different type of contractor. He and business partner Derek Clelan started JJ’s Landscaping in 2018, mowing lawns, and learned the basics of construction and landscaping from DIY YouTube videos.
The small business that began as something temporary just to help them make enough money for their following jobs led to something more significant when they discovered how to fill the whole in construction.
They educated the homeowners, listened to their project vision and needs, and communicated with contractors in-depth.
When the light bulb clicked, John and Derek formed The Buildsters in 2020, where they would brand construction using the power of social media, uniting contractors and homeowners under one platform.
To learn more about The Buildsters and how they pave the new way for construction, visit them here.
California Senator Bob Wieckowski advocates for affordable housing, job creation, weatherization and has authored several bills eliminating housing and zoning restrictions for ADUs within the state.
He transitioned secondary housing to accessory dwelling units on single-family residences and works to house people during the current crisis.
Learn what roadblocks he continues to improve to encourage ADU construction.
Passionate about ADUs, but facing a current challenge? Get in contact with Senator Wieckowski here.
Stephanie Gutierrez is a realtor in Long Beach, California, specializing in first-time home buyers and sellers. Over the past eight years, Stephanie became an advocate for accessory dwelling units and the most innovative real estate trends that build equity and add value.
Referred to Multitaskr by Rogelio Martinez (as seen on S2 Ep1), Stephanie continues to bring awareness to homeowners and grow her network through Instagram.
She educates homeowners and works closely with the Latino community with strategies to remove uncertainty, build equity, complete frequent home sale contingencies, and search for older valuable properties that have space to build an ADU.
To get in contact with Stephanie Gutierrez, follow her on Instagram @stephsellshome_.
Miguel Aldrete is the founder of the non-profit organization, Change The World, author at the young age of 10 years old, a student at San Diego State University, and a real estate agent.
The CEO and Founder of Multitaskr, Joe Frausto, welcomes Miguel as the first realtor to team up with the company. He'll support new and current homeowners with buying, selling, and ADU investment opportunities within the one-stop-shop.
Miguel can help identify must-haves from want to have when buying a property. He'll also educate homeowners on the importance of purchasing a single-family residence with space to add an ADU later down the road.
If you’re a first-time buyer or interested in selling a property, contact Miguel Aldrete at maldrete@gomultitaskr.com
Sidney Loiseau is a certified residential appraiser and founder of South Shore Appraisals CA in San Diego.
Since 2000, Sidney has worked throughout Southern California in asset management, appraising, origination, and became inspired to build an appraisal business in 2010 that could resist a severe market downturn.
Sidney empowers homeowners with home appraisals determining the honest value of their current or future home. He shares why homeowners should consider an appraisal, who to contact when ready, and how an ADU could affect your evaluation.
To find out how much your home could be worth with an ADU, contact Sidney Loiseau at sid@southshoreappraisalsca.com
Marcus Carter is the founder and managing partner of GNT Financial and La Mesa Fund Control & Escrow's managing partner.
On a daily, Marcus works with privately funded real estate loans, traditional escrow services, construction fund control escrows, and other private finance opportunities.
With over 20+ years of lending construction dollars, Marcus shares his insight on how you can finance your ADU, what lenders consider during the qualification process, and how to understand the loan you are given.
Marcus also shares the feasible strategies to consider when thinking of repurposing commercial space. The demand for construction is high, and Marcus is here to tell you how you can get the dollars to support your repurpose.
Guest: Marcus Carter, Founder and Managing Partner of GNT Financial, and La Mesa Fund Control & Escrow’s Managing Partner
Submit a customized financial report here to uncover strategies to finance your ADU.
This week we welcome team members Demetrio Amaya, Director of Multitaskr Solar, and Elizabeth Fajardo, Multitaskr Solar Consultant , to the round table. Coming from a finance and real estate background, the CEO and founder of Multitaskr, Joe Frausto, was not well-informed on the process of switching to solar until he met the power team. What Joe did know is that renewable energy solutions were a must to bring savings to homeowners.
With an original background in the trade finance for the oil sector in Mexico, working with Mexican companies' loans from U.S. banks, Demetrio was well informed on the borrowing process. As he later transitioned into an industry with lasting growth, solar, he met colleague Elizabeth Fajardo, where they would work to decline electricity volatility with solar panels.
In 2018, Demetrio met Joe Frausto. Demetrio became amazed by how Multitaskr focused on providing more than one solution to homeowners over time. "As a sales rep, I would work with a customer once, and that's it. Solar panels last for up to 25 years, but at Multitaskr, I am able to find multiple comprehensive solutions for homeowners life long needs."
Liz leads sales management training at Multitaskr, finding durable, renewable solutions for homeowners. One mistake she shares is that homeowners often misunderstand solar and its lasting effects. That's why she and her power co-worker Demetrio are here to educate vs. sell you the cheapest solution.
Guest: Elizabeth Fajardo, Multitaskr Solar Consultant and Demetrio Amaya, Director of Multitaskr SolarCalculate your potential savings with our renewable energy solutions at https://gomultitaskr.com/solar
Eric Palacios is a landscape designer with over 16 years of experience. Initially studying architecture, Eric ventured into landscape design, drawn to the industry's freedom and creativity.
Throughout this episode, Eric shares why it’s important to contact a designer before transforming your yard. The design may seem expensive, but by scaling your yard and investing in floor plans, you'll receive an accurate visual and understanding of your investment.
Landscape design continues to innovate homes today because it focuses on "bringing the inside out." By bringing the inside out, you utilize every inch of outdoor space, creating an extension of your home with outdoor spas, kitchens, and lounge areas. Landscape design brings advanced solutions to minimize greenery. A landscape designer will convert your yard into a courtyard, a yard with purpose.
The modern landscape trend is reducing cost with drip irrigation systems, plant control timers, and smart lighting systems, meanwhile practicing eco-friendly habits
Guest: Eric Palacios, Multitaskr Landscape Design
To book a free yard consultation, visit https://gomultitaskr.com/landscape
Joe Frausto, CEO & Founder of Multitaskr, sits down as the interviewee, sharing how his entrepreneurial roots paved his path to Real Estate. He shares a current demand for homeownership guidance, education, and home service. On those same values, that Multitaskr is building.
When the market crashed In 2008 (Pre-Multitaskr), Joe lost everything. He shares how the crisis truly humbled him. During the recession, he began to spark the idea of Multitaskr when his clients continued to reach out to him for help during their own bankruptcies and foreclosures. From that moment on, he knew he could bring more value and education to homeowners. Learn how Joe plans to build Multitaskr, and help homeowners save time, money and increase their home value with the one-stop-shop for home solutions. Multitaskr plans to be available to every homeowner in the United States one day.
Guest: Joe Frausto, CEO, and Founder of Multitaskr
For more information on how Multitaskr can transform your home into your greatest asset contact the Home Solutions Expert himself, Joe Frausto at jfrausto@gomultitaskr.com.
When you’re not satisfied with an area of your home, you lean on a contractor for their help. Many homeowners tend to take shortcuts when finding the right contractor, not knowing that those shortcuts result in exceeding your original budget, altering the project’s timeline, and your original vision.
A contractor that is for the homeowner educates, listens, and does everything to understand your home needs.
In this week’s episode of The Home Solutions Network, Patricio Amaya, Director of Multitaskr Construction, teaches homeowners how to approach a contractor and what you should be asking before they modify your space. After serving 10 years in the military, Patricio decided to take his logistics experience into the construction industry. As Patricio began to modify homes, he noticed how important it was to pay attention to detail similar to his previous duty.
When CEO & Founder Joe Frausto met Patricio, he knew he needed him to be a part of the Multitaskr team. As a problem-solver, Patricio combines technology such as drones to perform modern construction.
Guest: Patricio Amaya, Director of Multitaskr Construction
Interested in modifying a space at your home? Visit https://gomultitaskr.com/construction
This week Joe Frausto sits down with Multitaskr’s financial expert and Capital Board Advisor, Claudio Robertson. Claudio enters Multitaskr with the goal of guiding current and future homeowners to affordable solutions from first time home buying to down the road upgrades. With the assistance of Multitaskr Capital, homeowners will have access to all the financial instruments and guidance to buy and upgrade their dream home.
Claudio’s financial success story begins from an early age of taking risks. After graduating from San Diego State University as a Finance major, he headed to Wall Street with no savings and searched for opportunities to become a financial advisor. Claudio’s bold move in his early 20’s led him to many success stories, working as a Chief Investment Officer for an investment company and later opening a bank in the Bahamas.
Claudio’s willingness to help people will save homeowners from drowning in their mortgage and home expenses.
Guest: Claudio Robertson, Capital Board Advisor
For more information on today’s episode, visit https://gomultitaskr.com/financial