Bluestone and Hockley Real Estate Services

UPDATED: 06-APR-2009

As a real estate investor setting aside a reserve fund is always a good practice. Not only is the economy unpredictable, so are the weather and your tenants. How do we evaluate how much to set aside? Let’s review some of our risks.[...]

UPDATED: 01-APR-2007

Tony and His Hole in the Floor
It was move out time. Tony, who was the son of my father-in-law’s best friend, had rented one a one bedroom unit with a garage in our 3-plex. We had rented it to him because his father had begged, and because his father was a good friend.
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UPDATED: 01-FEB-2007

This article summarizes Oregon and Federal laws that apply to victims of domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.[...]

UPDATED: 01-OCT-2006

One of the most contentious issues that tenants and landlords grapple with in their rental relationships is the final stage — the move out — especially the security deposit return portion of the move out process. I have tried to play out some of the issues with the following three scenarios. I encourage you to review them. [...]

UPDATED: 01-AUG-2006

As an owner of investment property your ideal is to not have to worry about your property. You go on vacation, you work overtime, you retire to Bali and your property keeps making money for you. [...]

UPDATED: 01-JUL-2006

For years we have been hearing about the real estate mantra, “location, location, location,” but is that really what drives the success of an investment? I agree with the pundits that you can charge more rent at a better location and potentially have more return. Perhaps your vacancies will turn faster because you have a better location. [...]

UPDATED: 01-FEB-2006

Jolene rummaged in her pocketbook. She was looking for a pen. She had the Sunday newspaper on her dining room table as she was looking for a new apartment. Max had agreed to move in with her. Actually, Max had suggested it; he was hopelessly in love with Jolene. She had agreed with the caveat that they would both move into a bigger place. Max currently rented a studio and Jolene lived in a one-bedroom. His baby grand piano was not going to fit into her small apartment, so they had agreed on a budget, and here they were looking in the paper and online. [...]

UPDATED: 01-DEC-2009

Ellen had just graduated from high school and was moving out of her home. So she packed up her computer, her hair dryer, her stereo, TV, DVD, her microwave and her fan to move into her new apartment. [...]

UPDATED: 01-OCT-2009

Dr. Joanna Flores is a successful medical practitioner. After 10 years in the business she is tired of paying commercial rent and wants to purchase a building for her practice, and share it with a group of other doctors. [...]

UPDATED: 01-AUG-2001

It is a moderate day of 55 degrees. Your name is Pablo Smith, and you are the owner of the White Lily Apartments. Today is the day you have chosen to tour your twenty-unit apartment complex. You are relaxed and happy. The rent has been coming in on time. The tenants have been quiet. [...]

UPDATED: 01-MAR-2001

Dear David,

We are reminding you that your dog, Basenji, may visit you at the Autumn West Apartments. With this letter we would like to define your visitation rights. [...]