Graton was backed by Texas Station casinos..

No it doesn't, you may have gotten some vacant homes, you didn't get a list of all vacant homes, impossible and I also think you're pumping your original question as if it was a legit question, it wasn't, if there was a way to find them, I'm pretty sure I'd be aware of it, not like you came upon some idea that has never been thought of before.

Another good way to "jump start" your education is to find experienced AND legit investors in your local REIA.

I get that but to me there are other things you can take calculated risks on.. this property is now right across the street from the Graton casino hotel built next door up zoned etc..

I believe I could manage it but it is a legit concern.

Anyways the other two are legit but if you've taken care of these issues then you should receive your full deposit.

Does that sound legit..?

I am just wondering if all of you "legit" professionals arrived where you are by just going always by the book, In my 14 year in RE, I have never met anyone that told me the truth from the start.

If that doesn't work out, the addition of a new casino in the city has generated a great of development funds which have been directed to this neighborhood in the next couple of years should (at least in my opinion) allow the housing values to appreciate enough to keep up with inflation at the very least if I later decide that my future family's situation makes keeping the house unfeasible.

The third one got all the Casinos.