The Velocity Blog
Central Oregon market insight
Honest reporting on the Bend, Redmond and Culver rental and housing markets, plus what the numbers actually mean if you own a rental, rent a home, or are wondering whether to sell from a team that has managed Central Oregon properties for two decades.
What Actually Happens to Your Security Deposit in Oregon
What Oregon renters and owners should know about security deposits, the 31 day deadline, deductions, documentation and avoiding costly accounting mistakes.
By Lindsay Cloud
Read the reportCentral Oregon Market Report: Early Fall 2026
Bend home prices are holding, buyers have negotiating room, and rents remain seasonal. Lindsay Cloud shares the early fall outlook for Central Oregon.
Should You Turn Your Bend Rental Into an Airbnb? The Short-Term Rental Reality
Thinking about converting your Bend rental into an Airbnb? Here is the honest look at permits, taxes, expenses, and when short-term rentals actually make sense.
How to Get Your Central Oregon Rental Ready for Winter (The Checklist I Actually Use)
Frozen pipes are the most expensive winter failure in a Central Oregon rental. Here is the fall checklist we run on every property — and who is actually responsible for each item.
What Your Bend Rental Should Actually Rent For in 2026 (By Bedroom and Neighborhood)
Bend rent data sources disagree by hundreds of dollars. Here are the real 2026 ranges by bedroom count, property type, and neighborhood — and how to price your rental against them.
The Real Cost of a Vacant Rental in Central Oregon (It's More Than You Think)
One turnover on a typical Bend rental runs $8,000 to $10,000 — here is the line-by-line math on lost rent, carrying costs, and turnover work in a 60-to-90-day vacancy market.
Oregon's 2026 Rent Increase Rules, Explained Without the Legalese
Oregon caps 2026 rent increases at 9.5% — plus the first-year freeze, the once-per-12-months rule, the 90-day notice, and the 15-year exemption most owners miss.
Central Oregon market insight
Bend and Redmond home prices, inventory, and rents in mid-2026 — the straight take from 20 years of managing rentals in Central Oregon, plus what it means if you own or rent here.
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