Unique Market Question

I live in Tulsa OK and I am just starting out in REI...I hope to soon be able to quit my 8-5 job and do this full time..... However, In the past 18 months in this area, nearly 20,000 people have been laid off and I hear that 2,000 more jobs will be gone by February. This means that there are LOTS of great deals out there (I assume), But will I be able to flip them? How are these dynamics of the Tulsa market going to affect my budding REI career? Any input or wisdom would be appreciated! :)