Bachelor which is 30 minutes from Sunriver (which is 20 min drive from Downtown Bend) is one of the most popular ski areas in the country! 

Issues arise if they try not to disclose this to the lender who is part of the transaction.

It really just comes down to the deal you get and whether you trust the team you've assembled to handle any issues that arise.

The most popular markets are ClevelandKCIndyDetroitMemphis This is due to incredibly low cost with relatively strong rental demand & a high rent to price ratio.

Who knows what opportunity may arise. 

Contrary to popular assumption, the area by the lake is NOT desirable (just Google Lake Elsinore, there are always water issues).

I'd give them a $25 gift card to a popular restaurant for their inconvenience, and thank them for their patience.

I am in the process of narrowing down markets which not only cash-flow positive (1% rule), but also markets which try to adhere to the 7 factors for successful investing; such as population and job growth, diversified economy, landlord and business friendly and in a rising market, therefore giving appreciation potential (and yes I know thats basically like winning the lotto but if I can even cover most of the those factors then I will be happy).

The land is 8.5 acres near a small town, that is near a popular ski area.

And they even spent some money on capex to make it better looking.But even then, small town Malls are just not a popular place to shop anymore and then their Sears went out and then their Toys r US closed.