Strategically located in downtown Niagara Falls just a walking distance from the Niagara Water Fall, Seneca Casino and Canada.

I dropped out of college 7 years ago to work 5-7 days a week at a dead end tip-based job (Casino Dealer, not Exotic Dancer).

It will be announced shortly that a Hard Rock Casino is coming to my hometown in Northern IL with development beginning almost immediately.

Finally they thought they didn't have to pay rent because they spent all their money in a casino. 

The real answer is nobody knows.It is like playing roulette at the casino and betting on red or black.

There is also a large Hardrock casino planned south of town that is estimated to bring over 1k long term jobs (after construction is complete). 

Reno is a tougher market, given the competition from all of the hotels/casinos, unless you have a niche product or angle.

I'm definitely not making the case for appreciation, but the Mississippi Gulf Coast is as affordable as the rest of the state, but has a vibrant economy based on tourism, military bases an international airport and casinos.

There are lots of changes  in Upstate New York like casinos, growth, & Metro-North stops several of which I believe will help push up appreciation within walking distance of some stationsHowever, I no longer reside there I now live in North Jersey, Essex County & wide surrounding areas.

I've collected rent in bars, restaurants, casinos, WalMart, my driveway, at an armed security gate at a refinery, a medical clinic, a hospital room, and ATM's at a bank and convenience store.