Bend and Central Oregon Rental Investing

[Karl Nottelmann]

Hello All, I have interest in Bend, Oregon and the surrounding area. I would love to begin networking with people active/familiar with the area. Are you able to find long term rental properties that cash flow in Bend these days or are short term rentals a better route? From what I’ve seen, if one wants a long term rental, Redmond and Prineville would be a better bet. Any first hand experience out there? Excited to get involved with the Bigger Pockets community! Best, Karl

[Brian Ploszay]

Redmond is cheaper.  Bend is a good place to purchase for many reasons, including restrictions on growth of the housing stock in the area.  And very popular place to live.  

This investment will most likely be a low cap rate, pricey investment.  However, in the long run, it will be good.  I'll be you will have to break even for awhile...