It's odd but happens from time to time and usually when that's the case, it just needs more time.

Real estate is a very capital intensive industry and if you do not have the money the odds of success are very low - it is no different than starting any other business - how many people do you know are successful when they start with zero?

Corvallis is notoriously “anti-building”, a more hyper-inflated market inside of its own bubble compared to the rest of the willamette valley.

But with the interest rate falling and the inflation stabilizing, they might be turning around the corner.

This is all indications of a super sensitive earnings, extremely sticky projected inflation, and the bond market being way in front of the Fed. 

If they do it increases your odds of getting approved.

If you look at all the posts, they are being artificially inflated with fake upvotes.

Especially when you’re dealing with a 🤡 with an inflated ego.   

There are a ton of areas where the value could be significantly inflated on paper if you don't boots on the ground familiarity.

If you want less risk it's not for you. the cost of capital right now is forcing some to get deals at par and hope for appreciation (due to inflation). this works if you have other income to offset.That makes a lot of sense.