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I thrive in an eat what you kill scenario and have always enjoyed the freedom that comes along with such a set up.  

How can we survive even thrive with competition.

But, you must consider that if you are relatively risk averse there are plenty of cities/markets out there that are growing/thriving and pose less of a risk to your investment.

Pittsburgh is thriving with great opportunities for Investors and will continue to grow as various neighborhoods gain momentum in their revitalization. 

It is a thriving college town that may be in the right price range for beginning investors, and college towns bring lots of rental business from young families fresh out of college begining their careers.Ben

The house we love is in an amazing, thriving neighborhood, but is the first house in on a semi-busy road.

Guru or any kind of paid training is good for those that can afford it.. although look at all the college students who have student loans.. no difference instead of a student loan you have credit card debt. this is something I do not agree with .. when it comes to selling education... but then again there are many companies we heard about were they boot strapped it with their CC and now have a thriving business some empires..

It sure is but is still thriving.