Other cities didn't have the spikes that we had; and, their falls weren't quite as harsh.I've been asking a few of the top players in regional and national positions what their prediction was on this "down cycle."

DFW is still on my list but it's pretty challenging to get good deals there due to institutional players overpaying for properties.

I like their portal, but unlike POL, Fundrise and some other notable players they do not actively verify an investors status

How does a big casino affect rental properties?

Just like how the casino will let you bet 10,000 on a spin of the roulette wheel - they know they will win over time. 

It's like gaining entry to the players club.

So banks will concentrate on their local players and lend to them..

I have some lower end Memphis stock I bought at tax sale and I offered it to a few BP players here and basically got offers at wholesale prices which is understandable .

In addition, a brand new casino is being built nearby, as well as new townhouse developments.

A brokerage who deals in SDRPs invested in real property rather than in "markers" in The Wall Street Casino!