But it seems like you're getting the wrong idea here, there is a reason that some wholesalers thrive and it's because they become essential.

But for the ones that don't, they thrive on ripping people off. 

He has many successful agents working on his team, who have thriving careers, and he makes money on every deal.

Highly recommended for anyone seeking to thrive in this field!

Some people thrive on negativity and chaos. 

Personally, I hope they all continue to thrive - keeps the pressure on to innovate.

There are a good handful that were popular 30 years ago when I was a student that still thrive today.  

It would be immensely beneficial to not just educate the tenants but also the investor base about these programs because it is in investors best interest to have Baltimore thrive and helping lifelong Baltimoreans become homeowners would help that. 

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In larger cities there will always be that top 20% succeeding and thriving and drawing in the elite but, and not to get too political here, the high cost, anti-growth policies, debt, and low quality of life for the middle class in these areas is likely to push a lot of people out.