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The Rule of 72

Posted by · May 17, 2025 7:42 AM

By Jeffery S. Watson on May 7, 2025

Jeff Watson says a new investing colleague and I were talking about the “Rule of 72”. I explained what it is and how easy it is to make the calculation when you don’t have to consider the sticky fingers of the taxing authority when investments are made in Roth accounts, for example. Click here to read more.

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Zumper’s National Rent Report for April ’25

Posted by · May 17, 2025 7:37 AM

By Brad Beckett on May 6, 2025

Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for April, 2025. Click here to read more.

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Pending Home Sales Up 6.1% in March

Posted by · May 17, 2025 7:31 AM

By Brad Beckett on May 5, 2025

The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales rose 6.1% in in March, 2025. Click here to read more.

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U.S. Homeownership & Rental Vacancy Rates for Q1 2025

Posted by · May 17, 2025 7:27 AM

By Brad Beckett on May 5, 2025

The U.S. government is reporting that the national vacancy rates for Q1 2025 were 7.1% for rental housing and 1.1% for homeowner housing. The national homeownership rate for Q1 2025 was 65.1%. Click here to read more.

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Big Announcement Coming Soon...

Posted by · May 07, 2025 12:08 PM

Something Exciting is Coming!

I've been quietly working on something behind the scenes... something I believe is going to change the way you approach Real Estate, Networking, and Business all together.

It's not a course.
It's not a webinar.
It's something much more foundational—and it's been years in the making.

If you've ever felt like success was just out of reach, or that you were missing that one key insight to the golden rule for building trust in business relationships... this is for you.

I can't spill all the details just yet—but here's what I can say:

It's simple—but powerful.

It's rooted in real-world experience.

And it revolves around one principle that has helped countless others achieve meaningful connections and massive growth.

I'll be revealing more in just a few days.
Until then—keep an eye on your inbox.
You won't want to miss this.

Best Success-

Lacy O'Leary

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How State Income Taxes Have Changed Since 2000

Posted by · May 07, 2025 9:10 AM

By Brad Beckett on May 2, 2025

Infographic: How have state income taxes changed over the past 5 years? Today’s graphic compares how state income taxes have changed between 2000 and 2025. Click here to read more.

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Why Americans Love McMansions

Posted by · May 07, 2025 9:06 AM

By Brad Beckett on May 1, 2025

A CNBC recent report on asks; Why do Americans love McMansions? These homes first appeared in America’s suburbs in the ’80s and have continued to be popular as buyers seek bigger homes with amenities. Click here to read more.

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First Time at a REIA Meeting – How One Night Shifted a Real Estate Strategy

Posted by · May 07, 2025 9:03 AM

By Brad Beckett on April 30, 2025

On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron flips the script and invites longtime behind-the-scenes team member Kent to share his very first experience attending a REIA meeting. Click here to read more.

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$500+ million in Deferred Maintenance has HUD Looking for New Digs

Posted by · May 07, 2025 8:59 AM

By Brad Beckett on April 30, 2025

According to a recent release, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s headquarters building in Washington, D.C., is facing over $500 million in deferred maintenance modernization needs. Click here to read more.

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Airbnb’s Most Wishlisted Homes in all 50 States

Posted by · May 07, 2025 8:55 AM

By Brad Beckett on April 29, 2025

Airbnb says with the summer travel season just around the corner, data shows that spontaneous trips and nearby travel are on the rise. Click here to read more.

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