Mr Fernwood
Great info and thanks for providing it.
As an investor with commercial and residential properties in Las Vegas and Clark county I find your studies to be thrilling.
But I have reservations about what extreme population growth will do to this small valley. I wonder if the infrastructure is in place to handle this pending growth. Because of Nellis there’s not an ability to create a loop freeway system. And a lot of streets aren’t flow-through. With the increase in traffic—-that’s already here—this place could become an absolute nightmare for driving and pollution.
Another thing I see is on your map of areas to buy: the northwest ( Providence/Sky Canyon and summerlin (Red Rock area) are some of the most expensive properties in this valley for an investor to seek. I live in Providence and own (2) SFR's in near Summerlin Hospital. Which I purchased 12-15 years ago. If I were to purchase those properties at current market prices, it would have to be for possible appreciation and taxation benefits. But I'm more than sure cashflow would be close to nonexistent.
I agree Las Vegas has a great future. (The “bullet train” is being built). But it’s becoming a very expensive market for small investors to invest in. Especially with the Californians ( I’m one myself) willing to spend—-sometimes—crazy money to purchase basic housing; and Wall Street buying blocks of houses or building rentals.
Thanks again for your research.