Not to get political, but if the current budget passes, it could dramatically effect lower income tenants if there food stamps are cut and SSI benefit for one of their children are cut.

More food for thought on Self Storage, being more recession resistant than others:4 D's.

But many of us know they are just merely another resource to get information to start the research and analysis process and should be considered with grain of salt.

Like I mentioned my observation is purely anecdotal and I don't pay any attention to the El Paso market so take my opinion on it with a grain of salt. 

Food for thought

Is it even food?  

Disclaimer warning: I'm not an accountant and have zero expertise in tax law, so take this with a grain of salt and certainly contact your accountant for specifics to your state and situation. 

It wouldn't seem such an important thing really try and see where in relation to the freeway is this going to be,  And if you can look at the environmental impact report see if it gives a number about the vehicles that will be passing by every day,  Most of the casinos wont be local regulars like one might think,  If it's by the freeway there's were the bulk of the customers will come from and they will all need someone to make change clean stock food tend bar etc.,  those are YOUR pool of potential renters. 

I've lived here for about 8 years running, I'd be more than happy to give recommendations for whatever you may be looking for including food, fun, real estate, entrepreneurship, etc.

A small percentage gets their own food versus being waited on.