The key has been to adapt.

Adapt with the times but the two you mentioned are really good for long term wealth and that is what I am ultimately seeking with starting this thread.

In my experience, there is no deal free of issues so cover your *** legally and be ready to adapt!

Americans find ways and adapt.

Your real estate business has put you in a healthy position to deal with life's demands and adapt as needed.

Kudos to you because I truly believe at the end of the day if you can't adapt in this (or any) business based on the current landscape, you will not thrive.  

Adapting to the evolving landscape, such as adjusting pricing strategies, enhancing guest experience, and staying updated on local regulations, will be crucial for success in this sector.For more detailed information and insights, you can refer to Shared Economy Tax​​, Safely​, DoorLoop​​, and AirDNA​​.

Especially when using a 1031 to reinvest equity or adapting to market changes.Located in an area where you can make money and business risks are low.

Back in 2001 I calculated that 19 commercial real estate networking events were being held in Houston Texas monthly, with the number of residential real estate events too numerous to tally.I was an early adapter to the on line world, producing an early website, blogging, utilizing social media, virtual networking events, producing on line seminars all to promote my real estate investments/businesses.I was wondering what everyone else is doing these days with regard to networking.  

Correct ... they may be running their math a bit different (eg: 3% vacancy rate built into their underwritting) OR they may be working off a completely different formula (eg: flips instead of holds), OR BOTH ... and it is up to you whether you agree or not or if that is a strategy you want to pursue or not, but even if you disagree and have no interest, I guarantee that you will still learn something that will be useful to you down the road even if it is on a different path.I think (if I may Andrew, please correct me if I'm wrong) the main difference between our philosophies is Andrew would rather find a different market somewhere else that works for his preferred strategy, where as I am more strategy agnostic and say that an investor is likely better served by adapting their strategy to what makes sense for their local market.