The stock market is too much like walking into a casino, so I choose to invest in a way that will do some good for my cash flow and will grow into something more.

We will still have permanent employees of industry including the new facilities,  casinos, hospitals, McNeese,  maritime,  etc...  

I doubt you will get many mid-level casino executives as tenants.

In 1997 (20 years ago), the 10-year treasury rate was 6.58%. 

Just off the street from the state route and just across the river from downtown businesses and new MGM Casino ( that was scheduled to be opened in 2018).Very private lot.

I like US Treasury I-bonds and TIPS for conservative inflation hedges.  

Kathleen,Changes last week by the US Treasury Department should preclude them from charging ANY fees to the homeowner.

Need for immediate gratification often leads to investment disaster.If you want a safe, monthly return, by a certificate of deposit or treasury bill.If you want greater return, with greater risk buy a performing mortgage note, or invest in a note fund.For an in between return with in between risk you can try REITs.Of course, limited knowledge and experience increases your risk of failure substantially.

It does have a community college and the Native American reservation nearby has a casino.

I'm an Enrolled agent, I'm sure Keith knows what that means, so for everyone else, That means I'm licensed by the Department of Treasury in taxation.