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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...

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!!!  

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...

Gmail Dominates U.S. Market for Email

By Brad Beckett Citing recent consumer survey data, Statista says Gmail (Google) email addresses dominate the U.S. market for email services, with Yahoo at a distant second.  Interestingly, they found AOL, despite being a symbol of a bygone era, continues to be used by 10% of Americans.  As always, stay safe and have a...

Landlords: What To Do When ICE arrives

By Denise Holliday What are landlords supposed to do if and when ICE (Immigrations and Customs Enforcement) arrives at your rental property? According to ICE, their agents are tasked with “finding and deporting specific individuals based on existing deportation orders and criminal convictions.”  Contrary to the hyperbole in the news, ICE says it “does not conduct raids or sweeps and does not...