Google SMS Review & Blackmail Scams
A couple of years ago, we covered a report by the NY Times on the ongoing issues with review scams and blackmail. Well, the issue is not gone, despite Google responding to that report. From what I am told, it is still relatively common and our own Bill Hartzer was recently threatened and blackmailed with […]
Google Search Ranking Volatility Rumbles On June 25 & 26
Over the past two days it has felt like there was some sort of ranking adjustment made in the Google Search organic results. Yea, I know, organic search doesn’t send clicks anymore, but they are still ranked and it seems like there was some sort of larger shuffle in those rankings.
BTC recovers to $107K after weekly volatility; focus shifts to US economic data
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading above $107K Thursday, up 0.7%, after a sharp rebound from below $100K earlier in the week. Markets pivoted from “flight-to-safety” on Mideast tensions to a “risk-on in full force” rally. US GDP and unemployment data this week, plus quarterly options/futures expiry, could bring more volatility. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading firmly above […]
You Can Get an Extra Year of Free Windows 10 Security Updates
The end of Windows 10 support is just a few months away, but Microsoft is giving users who can’t (or don’t want to) let go of Windows 10 more options to receive security updates for an additional year. The company is cutting off most support for the older operating system on October 14, 2025, pushing […]
Samsung Is Offering a Few Perks to Those Who Register to Pre-Order Its New Foldables
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Samsung has confirmed that its event, Galaxy Unpacked July 2025, will take place on July 9. (An interesting choice to do it during Prime Day.) The event will focus on its new foldable phones, […]
All the Produce in Season in July (and the Best Ways to Use It)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The days are long and the weather gives you a sense of what the inside of an air fryer must feel like. While June is full of hope, July is just sweaty—and we’re closing in. The good news is that plants love the long sunny […]
Screening Smarter: How Proactive Tenant Vetting Outperforms Reactive Evictions
Let’s be honest—we’ve all made at least one rookie mistake in real estate. For many landlords, that mistake starts with a rushed tenant placement. Maybe the applicant seemed friendly. Maybe […]
Home Flipping Margins Tighten as Deals Become More Scarce
There’s some good news and some bad news regarding home flipping. The good news is that despite high interest rates, it’s still possible to turn a profit and make a […]
The Essential Role of Due Diligence in Real Estate Investments
Let’s face it: When it comes to investing your hard-earned money, the stakes are incredibly high. One wrong move or overlooked detail, and your financial future could take an unexpected […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Samsung Galaxy S25+
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Samsung announced the new Galaxy S25 Series back in January, a three-phone collection that competes with Google’s Pixels for the title of the best Android phones you can buy right now. Out of the […]
Four Ways to Deal With Repeated ‘Delivery Attempted’ Messages When You’re Actually Home
The scenario is always the same: You’re waiting anxiously for an important package, which UPS or FedEx confidently tells you will arrive by “end of day.” You wait all day, watching for the package, only to discover that the delivery driver claims they tried to deliver the package, but no one was home. Why you’re […]
Apple’s Second macOS Tahoe Beta Lets You Test Out New AirPods Features
I’m pretty excited about macOS Tahoe. Apple’s annual operating system upgrade is poised to introduce a number of exciting new features and changes, including a fresh design and an upgraded Spotlight Search. Tahoe won’t be available to the general public for a while, as the OS is still in beta testing as Apple irons out […]
How to Generate $7K Monthly Cash Flow with Out-of-State Properties
This implementation guide is based on episode 381 of the Real Estate Rookie Podcast featuring Bailey Kramer, who rapidly built a successful real estate portfolio generating significant cash flow by […]
How Automation Makes Investors More Money
I didn’t become a real estate investor to spend my weekends buried in Excel. But there I was: Every Saturday morning, like clockwork, I found myself hunched over spreadsheets, scrolling […]
My Four Favorite Android 16 Features That Haven’t Launched Yet
Earlier this month, Google announced the launch of Android 16, available first on Pixel devices. If you’ve got a Pixel 6 or a Pixel 6 Pro (launched in 2021) or a later device, you should already have the software update. What you won’t have, however, are many of the new features that Google has been […]
