That sounds like a great selection, hope you'll share photos along the way! Great to have you aboard.
Wife and I have been looking at properties all over Oregon to retire, not sure yet since we don't know Oregon well enough. Anyhow Welcome to Train board fellow N scaler!!
I would be glad to give you any information I have about Oregon. I am a native, so I have been all over the state and can help you figure out where you want to go. Its a beautiful state with every kind of scenery there is, from sand deserts to old-growth forests, snow capped mountains, and the Pacific coast.
I don't recommend Bend. Cost of living is going through the roof and no basements. My train room is going to cost a literal fortune for the addition. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk