The local casino just replaced free charging with 50c/kwh (4-10x the home price.) when they figured out people were just leaving their car there to charge while they went home.

I think one of the reasons BiggerPockets has lost some of its popularity is due to the concerns you've mentioned.Don't listen to any of the capitalist counter-arguments posed here, you are not wrong in the things you're saying. 

James I had a front row seat and lived through a failed syndication ( I was a broker bringing the company land development deals in the late 80s) This company had a few syndications go bad like we are seeing today with the popular syndicators that have been on BP..

Think lakefront properties in small towns, destinations with new attractions (casinos, amusement parks)...Another idea is investing in properties suitable for accessory dwelling units to create dual-income setups, especially in cities with relaxed ADU regulations.

As others have said, fitting what is popular in your market or what will sell best is always the best strategy.

@Kent FordI agree with @Ryan Konen regarding areas like San Antonio’s outskirts, parts of Fort Worth, and growing cities like Tyler and Lubbock, which are becoming popular due to relative affordability and job growth.We will see an interest in smaller metro areas where prices are more accessible and a surge in new construction aimed at entry-level buyers.

I know Baselane is becoming increasingly popular, but I want to make you aware of this ticking time bomb if you're using their banking services for rent collection - if a tenant reneges their part of the contract, they can literally collect everything they paid prior no questions asked.I'm working with Baselane to negotiate this issue, but they remain stern on their end.

Also the Adelson family of Las Vegas Sands fame have purchased a couple of big parcels with hopes to build a giant casino/convention resort perhaps anchored by the arena for the Mavericks for which they also just purchased majority ownership from Mark Cuban. 

Contrary to popular belief, this is not set because I believe it will give me a higher return.

They have become even more popular recently so here are some of the most common questions that I get asked regarding opportunity zones.What is a Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ)?