Staying at flamingo island using Marriott points and Hyatt casino using Hyatt points flying business with AF flying blue to Paris in Mag with my wife and 2 kids 45k points each leg, staying at an Airbnb paid cash and in Budapest at the W wirh 6 night cerficatesgoing to Italy in September flying economy in Iberia for 4 people, 25k Alaska points one way ($1000 per person when i checked) staying at the grand Victoria hotel in lake comp with my 3 night Hilton verticales ($1300 per night value) still planning the return and the rest of the trip

I live in North Georgia and a few people have said the town in general has declined since the casino was built but I figured that would draw more interest and the numbers still look pretty good.

Just to mention a few:- Wynn Casino (First Casino in the GCC states) in Ras al Khaimah- Al Maktoum International Airport (set to become the worlds busiest airport)- Palm Jebel Ali (the second palm bigger and more luxurious)- Expo City (Regions largest exhibition center)Its a lot of information but I believe it gives a simple explanation to the complex market here.Let me know if you would like to know more about the market and if you would need guidance into exploring the possibilities here!

The local casino just replaced free charging with 50c/kwh (4-10x the home price.) when they figured out people were just leaving their car there to charge while they went home.

Also the Adelson family of Las Vegas Sands fame have purchased a couple of big parcels with hopes to build a giant casino/convention resort perhaps anchored by the arena for the Mavericks for which they also just purchased majority ownership from Mark Cuban. 

And I would argue, likely lower expenses and less headaches.I think the best bet would be pulling a Donald Trump and getting in on an entertainment / casino / development deal.

Bullhead City is a river/casino area, so there are some great opportunities for "seasonal" rentals as well, or the latest craze, Air BnB.

If you don't need the cash flow, and the property breaks even in the current market, then you're really just speculating, and if you have the money to speculate it may not matter one way or the other, much like it may not matter if you go to Vegas and blow a grand at the casino if you have the grand to blow. 

Saying that about Dodge takes a lot - they've come a ways since the casino was put in.Anyways I went on a tangent - but do your homework and check out the short term rental market - maybe buy a duplex and use the other half as a short term rental or a small apt complex if you can afford it near the university. 

Andy LundsbergBull RealtyErnie EdenEden Realty ServicesKurt McGarryMarcus & MillichapJake ReidFranklin StreetJeff KoonCarriage House RealtyAnthony LacyLacy & AssociatesAdrian ProvostMarcus & MillichapFor larger deals, these are some great contacts: Tai CohenCushman & WakefieldTyler AverittCushman & Wakefield John McCallaBerkadiaJudy MacManusBerkadiaI was not allowed to post their email addresses or phone numbers, so feel free to PM and I'll send you this list with their contact info.Best of luck to you, Aaron!