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Articles By patrick oconnor
Appealing Your Property Taxes
Submitted as: Patrick O Connor
Thousands of Texas homeowners will go through the property tax appeal process this year because the appraisal district incorrectly assessed their home's value.(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
Cost Segregation - Tax Deductions (take Every Legal Tax Deduction You Can)
Submitted as: Patrick O Connor
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.(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
Dallas Fortworth Commercial Comparables Sales
Submitted as: Patrick O Conor
Commercial comparable sales data for the Dallas/Fort Worth area is available from Oconnorcomps.com. Timely and accurate data regarding commercial comparable sales is essential in making prudent decisions regarding buying and selling real estate.(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
Due Diligence
Submitted as: Patrick O Connor
Due diligence is an essential step in real estate investment. After selecting the property type and geographic location, the investor needs to ascertain he has accurate information regarding the physical asset, financial performance, tenant base and future prospects for the subject property.(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
Houston Apartment Search Tips - Finding A Low Total-move-in-cost Houston Apartment
Submitted as: Patrick O Connor
Houston apartments come in many shapes and sizes. You can usually find a Houston apartment with a very low total move-in cost. Total move-in cost includes the application fee, deposit, and first month's rent.(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
Expert Witness Testimony For Real Estate
Submitted as: Patrick O Connor
Expert witness testimony is a subset of litigation support services. The expert witness’ primary responsibility is to develop and support a credible opinion of value. The standard of care for expert witness assignments is written to appropriate standards for courtroom use.(read
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Category : Real Estate and Foreclosure
Harris County Appraisal District's I-settle Program
Submitted as: Patrick O Connor
Most property owners appealing on market value at Harris County Appraisal District, will achieve their best result during the informal hearing in a settlement negotiation.(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
Alternative Minimum Tax Consequences Are Not A Result Of Cost Segregation
Submitted as: Patrick O Connor
Alternative Minimum Tax consequences are not a result of cost segregation. Nor is cost segregation accelerated depreciation. Decisions regarding cost segregation and accelerated depreciation are independent by the four options as illustrated in the following matrix:(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
Apartment Tips -- Find A Great Apartment In Houston In One Week
Submitted as: Patrick O Connor
Apartment shopping in Houston is easy when you organize the process. This article will help you find a great Houston apartment at a great price. It will also make the Houston apartment shopping experience less stressful.(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
Business Personal Property Valuation
Submitted as: Patrick O Connor
Business personal property (BPP) can be challenging to value because of the limited quantity of data available and primary reliance upon the sales comparison approach.(read
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Category : Real Estate and Foreclosure