Real Estate Tax Benefits for W-2 Earners in Bend
Learn how Bend investors use depreciation, bonus depreciation, and REPS status to offset W-2 income and get five-figure IRS refunds legally.
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Creative Financing for Real Estate Transactions
Creative Financing for Real Estate Transactions
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Buying Real Estate Sight Unseen | Need to Know and How To
Buying Real Estate Sight Unseen | Need to Know and How To
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Understanding the Dynamics of Cash Flow vs Appreciation in Real Estate
Balancing Act Understanding the Dynamics of Cash Flow vs Appreciation in Real Estate
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Real Cost of Living in Bend, Oregon in 2026
Rent, mortgage payments, groceries, childcare, taxes—here are the real numbers behind living in Bend, Oregon in 2026, with no fluff.
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$495K Bend Home: LTR & MTR Potential in Stone Creek
A walkthrough of a sub-$500K Stone Creek home in SE Bend—turnkey, cement board siding, AC, community pool, and solid bones for a long-term or midterm rental.
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All the Things to Consider About Buying a Condo: A Comprehensive Guide
All the Things to Consider About Buying a Condo: A Comprehensive Guide
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Use Your 401k to Buy Real Estate Before You Retire
Central Oregon investors: learn how self-directed IRAs and solo 401ks let you invest retirement funds in real estate, private lending, and more—tax-free.
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Can Your Retirement Account Buy Investment Property?
Your IRA or 401k may be able to fund your next investment property. Central Oregon investors share how self-directed accounts work—and what to ask before you start.
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About Us! Get to Know Suzanne and Sarah | Central Oregon Real Estate Professionals
About Us! Get to Know Suzanne and Sarah | Central Oregon Real Estate Professionals
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30 Day Rental Transformation
We had a simple goal: a complete vacation rental renovation in 30 days . Ambitious? Yes . Doable? Absolutely . Here’s how we did it: First, we started with...
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10 Steps to Buy Your First Investment Property
10 Steps to Buy Your 1st Central Oregon Investment Property - How to Start and Build Your Team
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10 Steps to Get Your Bend Short Term Rental (STR) Permit
10 Steps to Get Your Bend Short Term Rental (STR) Permit
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1031 Exchange: Your Top 10 Questions Answered
1031 Exchange: Your top 10 Questions Answered
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DIY Landlords: One System for Books, Banking & Tenants
Bend landlords, stop juggling four apps. Suzanne & Sarah break down how Baselane consolidates rental bookkeeping, banking, and tenant screening in one place.
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STR-Eligible Home in Bend's River Wild Neighborhood
Tour a 4-bed, 3-bath River Wild home near Mount Bachelor where the STR 500-ft separation rule doesn't apply. COIN breaks down the investment case.
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NE Bend House Hack: SFH + ADU Under $600k
A Northeast Bend home with an attached ADU offers house-hack potential under $600k. COIN breaks down what investors need to know before making an offer.
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Bend Real Estate Market Update: June 2026
201 homes sold in Bend in June 2026—up 44% from last year. Suzanne Moore breaks down what the numbers really mean for buyers and sellers.
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River Meadows STR: Active Airbnb in Bend, OR
Tour an active short-term rental in Bend's River Meadows subdivision—2 bed, 1.5 bath, EV charger, hot tub, and fully furnished. Real revenue data available.
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River West vs. NW Crossings: Bend's West Side Compared
Thinking about Bend's west side? Licensed Oregon Realtors Sarah and Suzanne break down River West vs. Northwest Crossings so you can choose the right fit.
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1920s NW Bend Bungalow: Investor Home Tour
A walkthrough of 515 NW Federal in Bend, Oregon—a 1920s Craftsman bungalow one block from the Deschutes River. What investors should notice.
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Bend House Hack: 5,000 Sq Ft With Built-In Rental Income
A Northwest Bend home near Skyliners Summit offers over 5,000 sq ft, a permitted mother-in-law unit, and a licensed short-term rental—all under $1M.
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Bend OR Housing Market May 2026: Median Hits $795K
Bend's spring market surged in May 2026 with a $795K median home price, faster sales, and rising luxury closings. Here's what the numbers mean for you.
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Infinite Banking for Real Estate Investors
Suzanne and Sarah break down how whole life insurance policies work as a private banking tool for Central Oregon real estate investors.
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HELOCs, Lenders & Honest Advice in Bend Real Estate
Suzanne and Sarah share real client stories on HELOCs, switching lenders mid-transaction, and why a fourplex beat an ADU plan in Central Oregon.
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Mastering the Lease Option Strategy for Central Oregon Investors
How lease options let investors control property and build cash flow with little money down - and where they fit in the Bend market right now.
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How to Pay Off Your Mortgage in 5-7 Years With a HELOC Strategy
The full breakdown from our Bend investor meetup: how a simple-interest line of credit can cut a 30-year mortgage down to under a decade - without changing your income. The math, the mechanics, and who it actually works for.
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