No I have not, I was just seeking out some general advice, or possibly something to just boost up my moral.

@Ana HowardI'm not an asset manager, but in my experience,  an LLC doesn't give you any advantage.Inspection periods, deposit amounts, closing dates, and credibility I would say are the only things that would influence a decisions on comparable amounts.Buying in bulk would obviously help your case, too.

My property was a cash flow play, I just thought that the casino coming in can be nice icing on the top if it really boosts the city's local economy (or it can drop my value, who knows lol). 

While the value can, and typically will, influence the price, the converse is not true.  

Bottom line, you really lose a lot of control investing in condos...mainly because the HOA has so much influence on whether or not your property is a successful investment.  

At this thankful time of year, it is important to remember the influence bigger pockets has had in our business development.

How much influence do agents have in the home selection process? 

I should run more numbers to get a better feel for it but I often wonder if my expenses are correct and then that can influence a cap rate.Thanks everyone else!

This allows you to get really attractive financing options (think lower down payment, better interest rates...) and potentially boost the return on your investment. 

Jones in his sphere of influence does he know someone that would invest the other $50K.One area over looked are  women who are professional or business owners that make good money but don't have the time to invest.