I know you are in the NE but we have a grocery store chain called Publix in the SE that is thriving without self check outs in their stores.

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Your mentor is not going to wave a magic wand .Fear and greed the two things the seminar companies thrive on.

There are still many industries that thrive despite the price of oil crashing.1.)

There's a ton on BP about IRR.You're not going to find a 12% Cap Rate property in a thriving city center.

I actually think @Alex Craig's company- Memphis Turnkey, Memphis Invest, Rent to Reward and the handful of other quality companies that do turnkey that I didn't mention will continue to thrive since there are so many homes available. 

Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/ubghttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets25 Tips for Real Estate Success However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

C- There's a lot more fun stuff to do than there was 10 years ago- I remember when cleveland sports were terrible for a few years before Lebron came in 2003.D- The city has put a ton of money into commercial development- East bank of flats, West side market, Detroit Shoreway, E 4th, W 6, W 9th, Case, University Circle, Tremont etc.E- Thriving 5 star restaurant scene.

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utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=books (books recommended by BPers)Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Continue to feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.