@Roy Gottesdiener - I am not familiar with the rental market with Kings Mountain specifically, but there is grow happening in that area with the building of the Catawba Two Kings Casino. 

Vegas is a larger market with more new construction, they are getting more sports teams, and trying to diversify the economy past casinos. 

The Casino was packed but not many people shopping around the town or at the beach.

I own 4 acres right next to the Graton Casino  that could be my next project put in about 100 apartments and call it a day.. won't have great returns 5 to 6% but I will get them and not have all the stress and drama like what your going through...

Low HOA fees ($1000/year) and close to the mountains and casino.

With developments like the new casino in Ras Al Khaimah and expected population growth, the appeal is growing.

The data we have seen shows obviously Malls, Hotels, Casinos, Strip Malls as being hit the hardest. 

Quote from @Bradley Buxton: @Dave MeyerRegardless if the numbers the stock market seems to be more of a VC casino than a wealth building strategy.  

@Richard Chover,You're in a good area for it with the wineries and casino.

I'm seeing a lot of units at Palms Casino Resort, and I'm not sure why so many of them are for sale right now (4321 W Flamingo Rd).