New investor in Bend, Oregon

[Linda B.]

Hi, I'm a new member from Bend, Oregon. Moved here about a year ago when the market was still favorable, but am just now getting started with investing and am in awe of the price changes I've observed... I'm an Entomologist (bug scientist) by profession but am in between jobs and taking this opportunity to learn as much as possible about real estate investing and hope to get started with it soon.
I have co-invested in some real estate in Port Charlotte, Florida, where we bought, fixed and are currently renting out three SFR. For Bend, I'm on my own and my strategy is to buy three very different properties in my first year (land, multi- and single-family houses) and then decide what type I like best (or whether to stay diversified). Any thoughts on such a diversified strategy?
I'm originally from Switzerland and in the U.S. on a science visa - which narrows down a bit what I'm allowed to do (i.e. not allowed to work, but allowed to invest). An interesting situation... Will probably be here for the next 3-5 years and then back to Spain, where my husband is from and where the real estate market would be very favorable right now...
Would love to connect with people from Central Oregon or anywhere else to share and learn. Thank you!