This is a business not a casino and if it comes to a bird in the hand versus a gamble I think you are suppose to take the profits!

My name is Josh and I am a superintendent for a residential general contractor; and my wife, Kriss, is in casino management.

I don’t know if it’s my market or what but I often see mf properties that are boasting around 8% cap rate but the current state of lending is around 8% so there is no cash flow to be had?

All too often it is easy to become emotional in a deal, which clouds logic, similar to being at a winning table at a casino.  

It is home to 3 major sports franchises (Indians, Browns, and Cavs), #1 Medical Institution (Cleveland Clinic), Casino's (MGM), Amazon Fulfillment center, Malls, rapid transit, Universities, etc.

I haven't verified them but the numbers are good.In the Boston area I'd look at Everett for flipping 3 families in to Condos in front of the casino.  

I've been eyeing areas like Oviedo, Maitland, Altamonte Springs, and Winter Springs, all of which boast excellent schools and are known for being safe and family-friendly.

I have a very nice little 4 acre piece I bought in Northern CA back in the early 90's that if I used cash flow as a determining factor i would have never bought it for 27k and suffered negative cash flow of 200 a year in tax's all these years. but I would not also own a property that has just been zone mixed use residential next to the largest casino in CA...  

Maybe a couple of manufactured homes could work out.I have not, though I have looked at some inland cities close to here, and they have properties in my price point, but they also boast some of the highest unemployment rates in the nation (so does where I live, unfortunately).

If your property boasts desirable features, such as an excellent location or modern amenities, maintaining your rent even during the off-season might be feasible.