Bend - Sunriver - Three Rivers - La Pine Oregon

[Karen Margrave]

We're relocating our business to Oregon. We've bought a lot, and will be building a smaller spec while we get a feel for the area, process, etc. I'm considering organizing a meetup of BP members once I get settled in. Please weigh in and tell me what you're doing as far as REI in the area, and your experiences. Tell me about the pros and cons, dealing with the City on permits, development, etc. What price range are you investing in? Types of property? What types of deals do you want to do in the future?

[Josh Garner]

Its been tough for REI here over the last few years...perhaps why there hasn't been enough interest to maintain a BP group in the area. Due to the rising prices around here, I've begun to pull equity out of Bend and reposition into properties outside this area. There's still plenty of opportunity around here for those willing to be creative, but super challenging and lots of competition for what opportunities do exist. Locally, "dealing with the city" gets a bad rap, (part of the growing pains of the area - rezoning areas, budget constraints, rapid growth is always going to ruffle some local feathers:) but the folks down there are very friendly and timely, in my experience. Hope this is helpful!