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Patrick C. O'Connor has been president of O'Connor & Associates since 1983 and is a recipient of the prestigious MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute. He is also an registered senior property tax consultant in the state of Texas and has written numerous articles in state and national publications on reducing property taxes. He continues to set the standard in direction and quality of our appraisal products, adding services ranging from business valuations and business appraisals to cost segregation analysis for income tax reduction.

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Leasing Office Space – Part 6 of 23 Defining your Office Requirements
Posted: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 by Patrick Oconnor
After selecting the general location or submarket for your office space, you need to consider prospective locations that fit your criteria. Make sure both you and your tenant rep broker understand your criteria.
Real Estate / Leasing Renting
Cost Segregation - Tax Deductions (The Tax Code Allows Deductions From Gross Income)
Posted: Wednesday, February 9, 2011 by Patrick Oconnor
By understanding business tax deductions, business owners may enjoy personal benefits from business expenditures - a nice car to drive, a combination business trip/vacation, retirement savings plan - if they follow the myriad tax rules.
Finance / Taxes
Negotiate The Deal
Posted: Friday, January 28, 2011 by Patrick Oconnor
Yes, we are going to ask them to improve the deal once more. (Well, don't you want the best possible apartment at the best possible price?) Call the leasing agent and tell her you are interested in the property.
Real Estate / Leasing Renting
Leasing Office Space – Part 2 of 23 Hiring a Broker
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 by Patrick Oconnor
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 specialized area.
Finance / Leases Leasing
Leasing Office Space – Part 1 of 23 Leasing Office Space
Posted: Monday, January 10, 2011 by Patrick Oconnor
Leasing office space is time-consuming, complex and can divert attention from the primary functions of the business.
Real Estate / Leasing Renting
Austin apartment overview
Posted: Thursday, December 23, 2010 by Patrick Oconnor
Metrics for the Austin area multifamily sector remained mostly positive in October_2010.
Real Estate / Real Estate News
Tax Reduction Affected by Cost Segregation
Posted: Friday, December 17, 2010 by Patrick Oconnor
Tax reduction is just one of the benefits of cost segregation. Many real estate owners and tax preparers believe cost segregation simply defers payment of taxes.
Finance / Taxes
Houston Apartment Overview
Posted: Tuesday, December 7, 2010 by Patrick Oconnor
The Houston area multifamily sector posted positive changes in all key metrics in the month of October_2010.
Real Estate / Real Estate News
San Antonio Commercial Comparable Sales Data
Posted: Friday, November 26, 2010 by Patrick Oconnor
Commercial comparable sales data is essential for making well-reasoned decisions regarding buying, selling, financing or appraising commercial real estate. Oconnorcomps.com offers San Antonio real estate professionals the timely and accurate commercial comparable sales data they need to work effectively and efficiently.
Real Estate / Commercial Real Estate
Renovation / Upgrading Cost Analysis
Posted: Thursday, November 18, 2010 by Patrick Oconnor
Renovating and upgrading an investment property acquisition is a source of both opportunity and risk. When a property has deferred maintenance, the cost of curing the deferred maintenance can be difficult to estimate without obtaining bids from contractors.
Real Estate / Home interior Improvements
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