We work together as a cohesive team in order to thrive in this difficult industry.

J Scott - you are right and I agree with many of your points, but I have just learned from experience that some thrive in a coaching environment.

If I pass on the deal, he can do what he wants with it and I would receive his standard referral ($500-$1000) that he offers.He is a natural born salesman that thrives on the phone.

Some areas will thrive on the personal approach - hand written letters.

Secondary, to wholesale my first deal which I am still thriving to do because I feel defeated a little bit.

I live and thrive at the intersection of real estate and marketing services.

The secret to thriving in a market like that is to pick 2 or 3 marketing channels and keep marketing to the same lists.  

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.

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.