HIVE ACADEMY
PDX HIVE is a certified Continuing Education Provider in the state of Oregon. We provide real estate agent classes and workshops that keep you awake and informed! Our content is offered in a conversational environment to keep participants engaged and involved throughout the learning process.
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Current Class
How to Set Up + Optimize Your Vacation Rental
1 Hour CE Credit
Building on our foundational class, The Opportunity in Vacation Rentals, this class provides a deeper dive into what it takes to set a rental up for success. We’ll review property management company offerings as well as décor strategies, providing examples of what small things can really make a difference.
We’ll also talk through some numbers, so you’ll have an idea of what to budget for your rental optimization. At the end, you’ll have a big picture view of the setup process and will learn some good tricks of the trade as well!
Previous Classes
Creative Financing: A Panel of Experts
1 Hour CE Credit
PDX HIVE is partnering with Tim Young (Artisan Real Estate) and Dane Fitch (Riverbend Lending), to discuss all things related to hard money/private lending. This interactive, interview-style class will answer your burning questions about securing funding for rehab and development projects.
NEW!
Got Permits?
1 Hour CE Credit
PDX HIVE is partnering with Tim Young to offer a live webinar that will provide critical information on how permits work. Tim will provide real-life examples of permit issues that come up often and how to mitigate them.
Class topics include:
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Where did building codes come from?
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When is a permit required? How do you find out?
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What happens if a permit is obtained but expires?
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Is there a Statute of Limitations on building permits?
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What are my resources for finding out about permit requirements?
The class will be taught in a conversational style, so come with your questions! CE credits provided by WFG National Title.
Date: Thursday, March 3 2022
Time: 10am-11:15am
Digging Deeper:
Residential Infill
PDX HIVE is partnering with Tim Young, a local developer/owner of Artisan Real Estate Associates, to offer a live webinar on residential infill. Portland has a lot of new opportunities when it comes to residential infill. Find out how infill works and how land development can add value for your clients. Using a real life case study, we'll discuss some of the biggest factors to consider, and we'll talk through the risks and ROI for infill. This class is only offered for a limited time, don't miss out!
Hosted by Old Republic Title
Date: Thursday, February 10, 2022
Time: 10am-11am
The Opportunity in Vacation Rentals
1 Hour CE Credit
PDX HIVE is partnering with Suzanne Moore, from Central Oregon Investment Network to offer a live webinar that will answer your burning questions and show you how to 1) buy outside the box, 2) set up your rental to look picture perfect, and 3) optimize your rental to earn top dollar.
You'll learn:
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The best areas to start looking for a rental in OR
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How to access a network of resources to make it happen
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The right people to connect with
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What to consider when setting up your rental
Zoning 101
1 Hour CE Credit
PDX HIVE is partnering with Tim Young, from W.B Wells (an Emerio company), to offer a live webinar that will provide critical zoning information on a statewide and local level. Topics include statewide zoning goals, OR revised statues, minimum/maximum density and more! The class will be taught in a conversational style, so come with your questions!
The class will be taught in a conversational style, so come with your questions!
PDX HIVE is partnering with Tim Young, from W.B Wells, an Emerio company, to offer a live webinar that will give you more understanding about the land development process. Tim will walk you through the steps to develop land and what happens during each phase. The class will be taught in a conversational, podcast style with time for participant Q/A at the end.
The Critical Path to Land Development
1 Hour CE Credit
Certified New Home Specialist/Residential Construction Certification
10 Hours CE Credit
PDX HIVE is partnering with sellnewhomes.com to offer an online course that will get you More Leads, Listings and Closed Transactions ... GUARANTEED.
The Certified New Home Specialist™ and Residential Construction Certified™designation courses bring you knowledge and strategies to reach new levels of Real Estate Success.
City of Portland Home Energy Score Class
1 Hour CE Credit
Our in-person 1-hour Home Energy Score class is designed by energy efficiency experts and will help participants:
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Learn about Home Energy Scores and what they will entail
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Understand the relevance of energy efficiency to buyers
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Find out how the City of Portland Home Energy Score program works
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Understand how to interpret a HES report
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Understand what makes an above or below average score
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Learn how to describe the score to buyers and sellers
First Time Homebuyer Class
Our First Time Homebuyer Class is a fun, interactive introduction to homeownership. Participants will review different scenarios to learn how to get ready to buy a home. This class is customizable and the following topics are available:
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The benefits of homeownership
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The mortgage process and what it takes to get pre-approved
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Home Energy Scores and how to interpret your score
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Home Inspections - what to keep in mind when assessing your report
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Title Companies and the Escrow process