To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

I think a Starbucks, Dunkin, Pizza or a small bank or credit union branch would really thrive in this location.

The Owner STILL lives in the home and is alive and thriving.  

Im sorry but as a data guy, I see signs of a buyer's market within a thriving economy.

Big developers where not investing as much anymore, land flippers where left with unwanted inventory and if you for example now wanted to do an agricultural business and bought land in some places, the math would never makes sense.The good thing is as you mentioned some small towns are thriving because of the expat presence, similar to what happens in the US with "gentrification" the expats attract the digital nomad crowd that works from the beach, surfs, love great coffee shops and restaurants etc.

If you (or anyone) wants to message me, I have videos (search 'Rob Lam reireply' on YT) to show you of my account and tips and tricks that have helped me thrive. 

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

@Linda Hastings I did not end up investing in parcels, but I have kept up with the company + newsletters, and they still seem to be thriving

For reference, in the pictures, we converted a loft space into a thriving community space for the arts in Brooklyn.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.