Buying a first home: Las Vegas

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I've been doing very well in poker recently and have decided to pursue a wise professional gambler ivesting strategy: spend your money before you lose it. I’m decided purchase a single family home/condo/townhouse in Las Vegas and am looking to spend 300-400k. I choose Las Vegas simply because I am a professional gambler.

-I am basically a total real estate noob and could use any advice I could get (along with book recommendations).

-I plan on putting down 100-130k. My credit score is around 740 and I only have a tax return for 2006 (with my own records for 2007). Will I have any problems getting a loan? Will my parents have to cosign?

I am looking for in order: safe area, baller factor (pool, hot tub, tile floors etc), closeness to strip.

I sincerely appreciate any help.