Bluestone and Hockley Real Estate Services

UPDATED 23-JAN-2012

On February 15th, 2012 at 4:30pm Bluestone & Hockley University will be offering a course in exploring real estate investing in 2012. Even if you are a seasoned investor, this is an opportunity to take advantage of the current economic environment.

Topics Include:
Balancing Risk & Return
Interest rates for different property classes
Tax rate change between 2012 & 2013
Investment choices & comparisons
Avoiding trouble when purchasing troubled assets
Understanding the language & formulas of real estate investing
Instructors:

Cliff Hockley, CPM, CCIM
President, Bluestone & Hockley

Cliff has over 25 years experience in all facets of property management and commercial brokerage. Cliff is a recognised author, adjunct professor and engaging speaker regarding investment real estate.

Karlin Conklin
Managing Director, Sperry Van Ness | Bluestone & Hockley

Karlin oversees the companys sales, leasing and marketing effort, and is a principal broker in OR & WA. Since 2000, Karlin has been involved in closing nearly a billion dollars in transactions, working with institutional funds and private high net worth investors.

UPDATED 27-SEPTEMBER-2011

The house was packed last Wednesday afternoon, September 21st, for the most recent installment of Bluestone & Hockley University, Finding Hidden Capital With Cost Segregation. Tim Kalberg, CPA and Trent Baeckl, CPA, both from the accounting firm Perkins & Company, presented the following question to a room packed full with property owners, property managers, bankers and commercial brokers: What happens when you mix an engineer with an accountant? The answer: A cost segregation study.

UPDATED 11-JULY-2011

Commercial Real Estate Transaction Round Table Discussion: Title/Escrow Tips & New Trends is the title of the July offering in Bluestone & Hockley’s continuing series of classes designed for real estate investors. Participants are invited to attend for an insightful conversation on new closing trends, effective tips on ways to streamline the closing process to ensure a fast sale or purchase, and information on legal aspects to protect your interests in your property…[...]

UPDATED: 07-JUNE-2011

Commercial Leases: Thinking Strategically When Negotiating, Pricing

Whether an owner or tenant, this class offers invaluable insights on how today’s decisions can have a long-term beneficial or detrimental impact on your business or real estate’s long-term value.

Lease fundamentals

Negotiating the document
Trading terms to make a deal
Ways to bump leases to capture a lifting market
Thinking long…[...]

UPDATED: 24-MAY-2011

In spite of falling on one of the few nice days this spring, the May installment of Bluestone & Hockley’s B&H University drew a near-capacity crowd. “Avoid Making Mistakes When Investing In Real Estate” was the title of the class, which drew heavily from 21 Fables, the new book written by Bluestone President Cliff Hockley…[...]

UPDATED: 01-APRIL-2011

How to Value Commercial & Multifamily Property [...]…

UPDATED: 23-FEB-2011

Self-Directed IRA’s – Using your IRA to Invest in Real Estate. Speakers: David Moore, Co-Founder IRA Advantage…[...]

UPDATED: 24-JAN-2011

B&H University Class – Buying, Selling, & Operating Apartments – Class topics: Financial performance calculated, good or bad buy, problem areas in owning apartments, increase net operating income, financing issues, Portland apartment market..[...]

UPDATED: 29-DEC-2010

Date: January 19th, 2011 4:30pm – 6:00 pm. REO & Short Sales – What’s the deal and how to make one? Class outline…Review Current Market Statistics, REO, Short Sales, Q&A

UPDATED: 09-DEC-2010

Date: January 19th, 2011 4:30pm – 6:00 pm. REO & Short Sales – What’s the deal and how to make one? Class outline…Review Current Market Statistics, REO, Short Sales, Q&A

UPDATED: 09-Dec-2010

A hearty group of real estate investors braved a stormy fall evening to pack Bluestone & Hockley’s training room to hear the latest in tax planning strategies. It was the second class in our yearlong series of courses…[...]

REMINDER: Tax Planning for 2011 We’ve Updated our Registration Link…Click Here to Register Now! Speaker: David Purkey, CFP®, EA Certified Financial Planner IRS certified Enrolled Agent Founder and Owner of Pinnacle Tax & Financial Services, LLC Topic: Tax Planning for 2011 Overview: With Congress set to debate legislation affecting a broad range of tax regulations, [...]

UPDATED: 02-Nov-2010

As the end of the year fast approaches, tax planning becomes an important focus for every individual and corporate investment strategy. With a new Congress set to debate legislation affecting a broad range of tax regulations, 2011 is shaping up to be a monumental year for tax changes. Bluestone & Hockley will put tax planning front and center as the topic of its second class in it yearlong series of courses known as the B&H University…[...]

UPDATED: 01-NOV-2010

B&H University Class Tax Planning for 2011 – With Congress set to debate legislation affecting a broad range of tax regulations, 2011 is shaping up to be a monumental year for tax changes. Bluestone & Hockley is proud to offer our clients the latest up to the minute information about how these possible tax changes impact you, your investments and your business. Come join us for a fast paced meeting covering a variety of topics below.

UPDATED: 29-Oct-2010

A lively crowd packed the Bluestone & Hockley training room on a recent Thirsday evening, marking a promising beginning to the B&H University. A roomful of optimistic students, ranging from seasoned pros to curious beginners, took part in “Introduction To Real Estate Investing”, the first in a yearlong series of classes being offered by Bluestone & Hockley.

UPDATED: 06-Oct-2010

The “silver lining” in the cloudy real estate market may be the emergence of investing opportunities not seen in decades. The combination of a softening market and a “glut” of distressed, foreclosed and “underwater” properties have drastically lowered property values nationally, making them a very attractive prospect for investors. The key is knowing how to effectively leverage these opportunities while avoiding mistakes from the past that led to the currently distressed market…[...]

UPDATED: 06-Oct-2010

Bluestone & Hockley, a leader in innovation in the Portland-area real estate market, is launching an exciting new program designed to help investors take advantage of a re-surging real estate market. The Bluestone & Hockley University will be a yearlong series of classes aimed at investors with all levels of experience, tailored for the greater Portland-market, and geared toward helping investors take full advantage of some historical opportunities…[...]