That is incredible.

Bend is an incredible place.

First post here but I've been incredibly impressed by the level of knowledge and sophistication of the community.   

Looks incredible

The main Safeway in the Lincoln District, on S 38th, is also rough, with a poor selection of "higher end" produce (i.e. organic) and no self check out lanes- if that gives you an indication of the level of trust they have for their clients. 

Set the ROI threshold where you desire, but realize that at less than 10% the S&P 500 has historically produced a better return.Good luck

They indicated anything that produces rents under $1000 wouldn't be acceptable. 

My husband and I are incredibly interested in becoming real estate investors in Colorado for some passive income (we’re both engineers by day).

On the other hand, I would hope to find someone who was willing to do the financing for just the profits, instead of charging incredibly high interest rates like Hard Money would.

As for the folks operating in the darkness and illusion: they can either know they are producing suffering for themselves and others and come to a rationalization as to why it is ok, or they can delude themselves in the same way they delude others into thinking that they are offering actual value.