I hope to learn a lot from everyone here at BiggerPockets and be able to get the knowledge and experience to help others who want to start their journey in real estate as well.

Honestly, I'm curious to see what the other, more established and knowledgeable BP members have to saw about the market here in Bend, but I've got some general feedback: Prices have been steadily on the rise for quite a few years now and there was/is a "housing crisis" due to the high demand and low supply.

You can find all the info on my profile.I have no ulterior motives, no NEXT class that costs more, just some basic knowledge to find some deals and either wholesale them or get started in rehabbing.

Benefit from their knowledge (until you build you own preferences).  

Once you do that, then you'll have the general knowledge needed to make more accurate adjustment to property values. 

I've never told the manager I wouldn't be happy to accept section 8 vouchers, I have no knowledge of any of these tenants, and I haven't even been in touch with management concerning the property's vacancy.

I don't actually own the business (just lease to the business for them to sub-lease to residents) and therefore have a more primitive knowledge of the guidelines.

With 7 properties, at this point your knowledge and experience is as valuable as a good deal.  

I would also suggest you stay in contact with Curtis because he if very knowledgeable and helpful with RE investing.You can sign up for the meeting here or you can go to Olympia REI Group on Meetups and sign up. 

Might be a little long winded but I don’t really know who else to ask and there seems to be a lot of knowledgeable individuals on here.