The casino/hotel industry has really pushed into the convention industry more than gaming for some time now as a means to diversify.  

@Michael Daharsh...you're going to want to go retail bank portfolio for a loan of that size. 

But if I can find some private money I may be able to get back in the game sooner.

I plan to continue working while building my buy and hold portfolio to help finance properties.I'm currently working with a great agent, have a HELOC in place, and analyzing properties daily to find something that makes sense.

What he says is accurate but not necessarily for your stage in the game (or mine)).Hope that helps.

I wish that I had been on top of my game and done that while I was in college.

Your income and expenses are 2%...this is a sum zero game...Property taxes on a six unit are under $800/yr?...

Once we where done with that we decided the we would start building our rental portfolio with a firm foundation of paid for rentals.

I have a portfolio of SFH's and small multi's and would be happy to help in anyway that I can.

Low income properties in questionable areas is more for local operators or investors with very deep pockets that are taking a few percent of net worth and rolling the dice with 5% of their investment portfolio.