We buy As is where is properties and rem-mediate the structural aspects to obtain insurance then sell for modest profits.I am looking to adapt my concept/strategy to the Tampa bay market with regards to sink hole properties.

I think to be a successful investor we need to be able to adapt to any market. 

I think it comes down to how adaptable you are.

That time will come to and end, but profit will stay alive and healthy, the market will adapt.

If your investment strategies don't work in the current market environment , it is not the market's fault, it is time to adapt your strategies to the current market (with an eye out to be hedged for the future) rather than expecting the market to adapt to your strategies.

Regulations are going to have to adapt but I expect some cities are going to make it much more painful than others.From a landlord point of view it is certainly more complicated.

there is a lease that the real estate commission has on their site you could adapt and use, i think just about anyone can download it.  

@Ray LaiThe Direct Mail campaign I will be launching will specifically be to sell beachfront lots and condos in Ecuador, where I typically live.The Direct Mail campaign my mortgage company will be launching will be to get callbacks to refinance people's loans, if they qualify and there is enough tangible benefit, obviously.I do appreciate the example though it doesn't really apply to my situation.However, I'm more than capable of adapting this situation to my scenarios. 

but hey this is how the kids are doing it these days.. so us ( ME) old dinosaurs will have to adapt at some point or become extinct. ... the one reason I don't like text is its simply too slow... e mail I bang out a cogent message instead of having to be all thumbs and shorthand..

Of course cash is king and putting a certain amount aside from each deal isn't a bad idea; however, another possible approach would be learning a secondary investing method on a small scale so you can adapt quickly if needed.