After you have been taken advantage of and exploited every way imaginable over time it will become apparent what needs done to survive this insanity .

Here are some of my favorites:Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Robert KiyosakiCash Flow Quadrant - Robert KiyosakiRental Property Investing - Brandon TurnerBRRRR - David GreeneABC's of Real Estate Investing - Ken McElroyFinancial Freedom through Real Estate Investing - Michael BlankWheelbarrow Profits - Jake & GinoThe Honeybee - Jake & GinoReal Estate Survival Blueprint - Ryan EnkEnjoy!

Agents will need to diversify significantly to survive, but those who do can really prosper.

It obviously needs to generate enough to survive a downturn, but other then that the real money is made in appreciation and equity paydown. 

Just get a job to survive until you get established in your new town.

The plot is around 26000 sf, beachfront, great tourist locationThe build quality is high, and it survived the tsunami of 2004 intactThe place is fully staffed with a manager who's been there for 19 years, with no intention of leavingThe place is one of the few in the area that holds groups (the whole complex is rented out to groups of 12-23)It is currently earning 100k eur per annum with only 50% occupancy (the owner is older and does minimum to market - old website, airbnb, booking.com, homeaway, tripadvisor)The average occupancy of the area is 74% so there is a lot of room for revenue growthThe rates haven't been raised for 3 years and it is due for a 5% rental increaseThe reviews are stellar on all sites, with many repeat clientsThe venue is ideal for weddings, reunions, parties, bdays, etc, and the staff handle everything, including an on site chefWhen you stay there it's like having your own resort on the beach to yourselfOwner will act as consultant for up to 1 year for freeSo, he wants to sell to my husband and I, as his manager and he really like us and know we would keep the staff and concept the same.

Some people without much money will offer to let a friend or family member stay with them if times get bad for them (that's how some working poor survive).

If you buy smart, you'll survive any downturn and you'll thrive if the economy continues to grow.

Is the rental income providing you enough to survive?

I'd be happy to show you the first doesn't as their priority lien position survived the foreclosure sale.