Monthly Archives - May 2025

Weekly Roundup News

Your weekly news & updates Here is this week's "Weekly Roundup" from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association. Visit our Website Charles Tassell Accepts Position with USDA in Trump Administration The headline says it all; National REIA’s Charles Tassell is heading to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA announced this week their latest slate...

Who Actually Owns the Various Power Tool Brands?

By Brad Beckett Today's graphic from Pro Tool Reviews lays bare the answer about which companies own which tool brands. They say that if you’ve ever wondered who owns Craftsman Tools, Milwaukee Tool, Mac Tools, Skil, or any other major tool manufacturing brand, this interesting chart might answer most of your questions.  Indeed... Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!! (as...

This Week’s Weekly Roundup News

Your weekly news & updates Here is this week's "Weekly Roundup" from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association. Visit our Website Inflation Comes In 0.2% in April The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increases 0.2% in April, 2025. The all items index was...

Happy Memorial Day 2025

By Brad Beckett This Monday, May 26th is Memorial Day.  For most Americans the three-day weekend will mark the unofficial start of summer.  However, the solemn significance of the day is often forgotten.  It is actually a national day of remembrance for America’s military men & women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while defending freedom & liberty around the globe.  Stay...

Is Understanding “ROT” The Key To Being A Better Investor?

By Scot Aubrey When you hear the word “rot” in relation to real estate, all sorts of bad visions and horror stories immediately come to mind.  In fact, that word often translates in our minds to money, as in, how much is it going to cost me to repair whatever is rotting.  Allow me to introduce a new way of looking...

Weekly Roundup

Your weekly news & updates Here is this week's "Weekly Roundup" from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association. Visit our Website U.S. Construction Spending Up 2.8% Year over Year The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in March, 2025 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,196.1 billion, down 0.5% from...

Most U.S. States Return to Population Growth

By Brad Beckett Today's graphic from Statista points out that in 2024 most U.S. states have returned to a period of population growth, versus 2023.  Interestingly, West Virginia was the only state that shrunk in 2023 and 2024.  Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!!  

Weekly Roundup News & Stats

Your weekly news & updates Here is this week's "Weekly Roundup" from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association. Visit our Website Pending Home Sales Up 6.1% in March The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales rose 6.1% in in March, 2025. Click here to read more. U.S. Homeownership & Rental Vacancy Rates...

Best Selling Vehicles in Every State

By Brad Beckett It will come as no surprise to many that in 2024, the Ford F-Series truck was the best-selling vehicle in a majority of U.S. States.  Using data form Edmunds, today's graphic from the Visual Capitalist illustrates the best selling car in every state.  Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!!

Ready-to-Share Content: ROT vs. ROI

Hi Everyone,   We’ve got brand new, ready-to-share content from Rent Perfect, designed to bring value to your members!  Just copy the caption, save the image, and post it to your social media! It’s that easy to deliver content to help your members Rent Perfect.   📝 Article by VP Scot Aubrey: “Is Understanding ROT the Key to Being a Better Investor?” This insightful piece is...