This will create thousands of additional jobs, which will attract more people to Las Vegas.To summarize the Las Vegas situation: There is continually increasing demand due to population growth for an almost fixed number of homes.

Every time my wife and I purchased a property the numbers never looked attractive on day 1. 

It’s a modest home, and we aim for broad appeal with a neutral, updated look that attracts a wide range of buyers.

We would not have been able to attract a single investor with that strategy.

Scammers are attracted to real estate for the larger dollar amounts, and the never-ending influx of newer people who are easier to defraud.

It's great that you're considering your options for attracting a broader range of tenants!

I'm hoping to find a mentor that would like to help pay it forward vs emptying my wallet.

What attracts people to Las Vegas?

There is always room to add another property and make a decent return, but it requires enough knowledge/experience to create a rental that is unique enough to attract renters away from the competition.

Occasionally sell and 1031 into more attractive assets.5.