I understand that if they bought a property in a bad area it wouldn't appreciate but if they're positive on cash flow after expenses and vacancy and don't want to sell, how do they lose?  

It's quite long and I understand if you are unable to take the time to read it all. 

I understand there are a lot of veriables and no one situation is the same.

Anyone know a good real estate attorney near the Portland OR area who understands lease options?

I'm not sure I understand the "financial" question. 

We just understand too much about what really motivates and causes production to allow the construction industry to sit 40 years behind.Feel free to message me.

I understand my journey as a real estate investor will take some time to become financially independent, but I am in it for the long haul!

My understanding was 700 hrs all together.

However, I do try to understand all expectations and limitations up front.  

Crunching numbers it's hard to get to the cash flow I have now by going this route.I do understand that more property means moe equity in each with higher rents in the future.Just looking for different thoughts.