Among real estate investors, many are against the stock market claiming 1: Wall Street is rigged 2: Wall Street is a casino and/or 3: houses don’t go to zero. 

It's not a location problem; there's just too much inventory in that slot (3-5 bedroom 1700-2400 sf) in this area to command high prices without really having something to stand out.

If you want to gamble on appreciation just go to the casino and put it all on red or black at the roulette table. 

This is not a Vegas slot machine gamble.

Further West is Hilltop which is a large area but also known for high crime, poverty, and the Hollywood casino.

With the Hard Rock hotel and Casino breaking ground, plus the residential development that they have planned for the area and the high speed rail coming I think there is still a lot to be had. 

So, if you have an RV park near by or have RV slots at your property you can hire these people to clean or run the motel for you.

Everything from city of NLV, Clark county government buildings, the friggin DMV, a few casinos, the outlet malls, the university, the hospital, most hotels, and the movie theater. 

The AC area ones about 80% of revenue is drawn during peak season, but there are still some bookings that come in for Casino, concert, etc. 

Thanks for the advice, I'm going to reach out to the county auditor for any permits.The vent is just a 14' x 6' inch slotted vent.