It's important to be closer to these desirable areas come summer time as these are where the bigger-drawing attractions (casinos, golf courses, clubs, bars, restaurants, etc) are located.

The best bet for a quick return is at the black jack tables in the Luxor Casino. 

Airy Casino: Try your luck at table games or slots ( Or stick to renting Airbnb's :/ )  Also offering Pool, Spa, Dining, and Golf.Pocono Racetrack: Located in the Long Pond area, there are always events going on besides just racing. 

The sectors we are interested in are healthcare, casinos, resorts, and large urban redevelopment projects ( mixed use ).

You hear economic drivers like new sports complex in Rantoul, casino coming to Danville, etc.

But for right now the only buyer I would trust is someone with the actual cash. on the flip side we had 5 closings this last week  One hedge fund  One refi  ( big one ) One sale to owner occ ( Vegas and they were laid off from Casino just needed to get a letter from Casino that they will go back to work in 30 days which they did and FHA funded) payoff from 2 turnkey buyers one a US citizen the other I think from South America and one other owner occ all of these in different states..  

My father in law and husband bought it as an "investment" 20 years ago speculating that once Sullivan County gets a casino permit business would be booming.. here we go the casino is finally being built but I don't see the area turning around any time soon.. 

42, I got a late start to REI (just started last year), I own 2 SFH that are currently rented out, another SFH in the process of getting rehabbed and will be rented by September, I own a piece of vacant land near a casino, and I'm almost on contract with my first duplex (a City-owned property).

I was thinking about trying to get some like minded people together, possibly over dinner at foxwoods casino.

I am hoping the new Majestic Star Casino and the new Penguins arena project bring some life to Pittsburgh.