We identified a trend which was making another property a success and presented the idea to the owner of this property.

It is definitely a trend I hope to see more of (and possibly participate in soon!)

You want to make sure the agent you are working with is following market trends, and finding the next best place for your coverage.

However, as we look towards the spring, anticipate a return to the upward trend in housing starts, led by single-family homes.

I will certainly be continuing to keep my eye on the trends there as I look to invest. 

Winning offers are guaranteeing to pay over appraised value, asking for no closing cost assistance, buying as-is, and the latest trend is buyers offering to pay the sellers paying coats.Seriously!  

From your post, an a few others I'm seeing a trend that maybe I'm putting extra steps in my plan that might not be necessary.

Trends in my area are negative - sort of - lots of people are leaving New Jersey yet we are also experiencing LOTS of new apartment building and the job market is pretty solid between government and pharmaceuticals.

Hi BP Family,What do you see as being the most disruptive trend in real estate investing in the coming years?

I think those are some of the macro trends pushing up the economy.