PatrickO'Connor

Leasing Office Space – Part 2 of 23

Hiring a Broker Get an Expert! If you select a tenant rep broker to help find your office space, find an expert. Do not hire the person who helped you purchase your house. Office space tenant rep brokers are full-time experts. It is a very specialize... Read >

Tips on Market Value Appeal

The countdown to May 31 - the last day Texas homeowners can submit an appeal to protest their property taxes - is growing closer by the minute. Each year, Texas homeowners pay a collective total in the millions on their property taxes. Yet, there is a 70%... Read >

Highest and Best Use Analysis

Highest and best use analysis can assist an owner in maximizing return. Highest and best use analysis can be performed for acreage, site development, and for improved properties. Research and planning can substantially increase investment returns. If i... Read >

Property Tax Myth: It's not worth the trouble to appeal.

Time spent protesting your property taxes can be very profitable to you. In fact, the average property tax savings for homeowners is $450. However, the uncertainty of how the process works and what results are achievable intimidates many into not attempti... Read >

Cost Segregation - Tax Deductions

Tax Rule No.1: Don't cheat the IRS. But that doesn't mean you should cheat yourself. Take every legal tax deduction you can. In addition to the numerous tax deductions the Internal Revenue Service allows, research indicates that most U.S. taxpayers do... Read >

Lease Abstraction

Lease abstraction is an essential component of due diligence for a multi-tenant commercial property. Lease terms often vary from tenant to tenant. Lease terms and options impact both the quantity and quality of rental income. Lease terms affect the quanti... Read >

Leasing Office Space – Part 3 of 23 Selecting a Broker

Meet Tenant Rep Brokers Set up meetings with two or three of the tenant rep brokers if you have not chosen one after the first round of phone calls. The objective is to visit more regarding their office assignments, obtain their thoughts on locating app... Read >

Disabled Veteran Tax Exemptions in Texas

In Texas a disabled veteran's tax exemption is not the same as a disabled person's tax exemption. To receive a disabled veteran tax exemption, you must be either a veteran who was disabled while serving with the U.S. armed forces or the surviving spou... Read >

Use the Appraisal District's Information to Reduce Your Property Taxes

Homeowners are amazed to learn they can obtain a copy of the appraisal district's evidence at a nominal cost. This is referred to as a House Bill 201 package, and is the only information many homeowners use to successfully reduce their property taxes. ... Read >

San Antonio apartment overview Q4 2007

The 2007 Review Following a solid three quarter start to 2007 highlighted by a spectacular second quarter, San Antonio's fourth quarter 2007 apartment market demand came back to earth, as -629 units were absorbed over the quarter. This absorption hiccup... Read >

Feasibility Studies

Feasibility studies are a combination of a market study and financial analysis used to determine if it is financially feasible to develop a proposed property. They are also performed to evaluate the feasibility of renovating or upgrading an existing prope... Read >

Obtain Your Credit Report?

In most cases, you will not need to obtain a copy of your credit report prior to looking for an apartment. However, you should consider obtaining a copy of your credit report if you're concerned there might be problems. Issues which would concern apartmen... Read >

Summarize the 3 to 5 Best Options

As you call the properties, it is likely you will eliminate some of the properties. Factors which cause you to eliminate properties will be price, application fee, deposit, first month's rent, unit availability and the attitude and courtesy of the leasing... Read >

Houston apartment search tips -- getting the best deal

Houston apartments are expensive. But getting a great deal can make your Houston apartment less expensive. This article provides tips on getting the best deal possible when leasing a Houston apartment. What Do You Want A great deal for a Houston apar... Read >

Market Rent Analysis

Market Rent Analysis Market rent analyses evaluate the subject property, competing properties, and market conditions to document an equitable level of rent in an arm's length transaction. Estimates of market rent are developed regularly for market studie... Read >