I was a mortgage loan officer back in the 80's, lots simpler back then.

how big of slot did they cut in top sheathing?

Mike, it depends on what ledger accounts you have to slot this expense.

Private devleopment funds investing $100's of millions, local government incentives and tax abatements, new streetcar program just received a $25 million Fed grant and is close to fully funded (and will run directly through OTR connecting UC and downtown), new urban casino development nearby, and with CBD and UC close - it is wedged between the largest employers in the city.I know Cincinnati has a "rust belt" feel to it, and indeed the population has decreased over the past 30 years but has stabilized (will be interested to see 2010 census on the area).

What you're looking at here is changing how a loan is slotted, whether it is a commercial loan or a residential loan.

What should I hit up while I'm there other than the casinos?

Back when the printing press was first invented, each letter was on an Iron Rod that was inserted into a slot on the press.

And I've probably thrown away more money at the casino than you have ever made.

They are doing this by encouraging more entertainment businesses, fairly big casinos, creating a good night-life, etc.

Your ability to offset ordinary income with passive losses is often touted as a benefit, especially by those hawking junk deals, but is in fact very limited.Just like playing a slot machine, its entirely possible to set down and play a few minutes and win a nice jackpot.