-----------------------As you can see above Option 1 had an amount of labor that would be logistically impossible to devote to every client & still remain profitable given the amount of money a client pays to the Property Manager every month.

It's going to be difficult to find a cash flowing rental in Bend right now, so buying in Bend is really a bet on appreciation.

They are difficult to finance, may need to be moved, etc.

The time and energy that goes into r/e investing makes it difficult for at least me to go gambling. 

By now (2015) it was pretty difficult to find a deal worth buying in the Austin market.

Many of our clients do not want to list on more than one platform because they're concerned it will be twice as much work.

With owning property your schedule is more difficult to coordinate

They are representing their clients to the best of their ability....because doing good for that client and getting 10 referrals is much much more important than double ending the deal.When an unrepresented buyer comes to me as the listing agent, there is almost 100% chance they are paying more for that property than if they had an agent.

It's because the county has made it extremely difficult and expensive, that everyone has been forced to take this route.

Transportation can be difficult if you don't drive or own a car.