What I mean by that is, you need to establish good relationships with the listing agents that list REO's and distressed discounted properties.

Notably, we went the extra mile by granting you continued training access, a gesture exceeding standard procedures, especially when many clients pay for the entire training upfront.Following our agreed-upon resolution, a dispute was initiated with your bank, which prompted our efforts to re-establish contact.

As @Jefferson Black pointed out, furnishing a rental is a hefty ticket and the turnover can be a lot to manage (esp. if you happen to be out of state/country).

Traditionally, these agents, often younger and less established, educate buyers about market nuances, show properties, and represent them in offers.

Bend does have well established STR regulations so it isn't a free for all.

Take the other half (150k) and buy an already established Storage facility...(300k to build one seems impossible).   

We use Chase Bank, due to all the online tools they offer.In the past we've used 3 small local banks, in an attempt to establish a relationship for loans, but that never seemed to work out.

But this problem can be established by having good buyer agent, they can communicate between you and the seller. 

Aim for expansion by establishing clear objectives for growing your holdings, like obtaining more house hack properties or branching out into other real estate categories.

Starting a career in the real estate agency, I’m looking to stumble upon new opportunities to learn and open an ear to some of the well established agents out there.