Since we recognize the trend there must be a way to capitalize on it and I'm just wondering if others are...and how.Most strategies are negatively affected by slowing demand and falling prices, however, some strategies are less impacted than others.Buy and hold strategies are going to be somewhat insulated from short-term price fluctuations.

The fraud issues could be detrimental.

Areas where there are no grocery stores located near buy and major stuff like that has a huge impact especailly lower income where many people don't have cars..

I would venture to say that most of their posts were questions asking political, off topic and genreal questions, like the economic impact of the fed on RE, Such postings were obviously to run up the points quickly to gain influence, IMO, as some of these folks are really not that well versed in the technical issues of real estate.It has turned BP in a broader scope of macro business topics rather than drilling down into details of real estate.

Later, I learned accounting and met other in construction and real estate that further sparked my interest.I can't really say that what Donald Trump, Bill Gates or others like them ever did made any meaningful impact in my life.

:)Depending on how the property is held (business entity or personally) will impact this analysis a bit.

You need to be making a impact on your market, being able to help anyone that comes into contact with you.

The Feds have had a huge impact in many states.

Be Specific about your HardshipOnce you have established your reasons for hardship, you need to put in the effort to understand how that hardship has impacted you specifically.

I think your money could go to other areas that would give you far greater impact on the "sell ability" of the property.Remember that Kitchens and Master Bedrooms are on the top of the list for areas that increase the value of your home.