I've done the crazy, non-stop work thing in the film industry and I thrive off of it, I just want to make sure that there's the potential to make some big bucks here.I would ideally like to get the wholesaling thing going in full swing and after some time, begin to take my profits and put them into rehab projects while continuing the wholesaling on the side.

Connecticut has many towns that are thriving with rental properties producing generous income.

The trailer park is thriving.

It's not easy to thrive in a hot market.

Understanding the psychology of your target consumer is vital to surviving and thriving here.  

This is because successful wholesalers thrive on good deal flow and a keen eye for knowing ARV.

I don't know your market at all, so I'm no expert on it but in general, these are the things I would be concerned with:Very small marketDeclining population (shrinking renter pool and not a sign of a thriving economyLow median household incomeHigh vacancy rate (if the number is accurateI can't see anything that says "wow, this is a great market to invest" The economic and demographic fundamentals look very week to me.

Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment, work well under pressure, and multi-task efficiently.

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It has been the big boost that our area needed to get from economic recovery to economically thriving.