Recent articles by Patrick Oconnor.http://www.trcb.com/en-Us60Thu, 9 Feb 2012 22:23:49 ESTCopyright 2012 Patrick Oconnor, TRCB.com All Right Reservedhttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/leasing-renting/leasing-office-space--part-6-of-23--defining-your-office-requirements-44774.htmAfter 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.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:01:28 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/leasing-renting/leasing-office-space--part-6-of-23--defining-your-office-requirements-44774.htmTRCB.comReal Estate / Leasing Rentinghttp://www.trcb.com/finance/taxes/cost-segregation---tax-deductions-the-tax-code-allows-deductions-from-gross-income-44069.htmBy 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.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/finance/taxes/cost-segregation---tax-deductions-the-tax-code-allows-deductions-from-gross-income-44069.htmTRCB.comFinance / Taxeshttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/leasing-renting/negotiate-the-deal-42984.htmYes, 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. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/leasing-renting/negotiate-the-deal-42984.htmTRCB.comReal Estate / Leasing Rentinghttp://www.trcb.com/finance/leases-leasing/leasing-office-space--part-2-of-23--hiring-a-broker-42085.htmIf 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.Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:03:53 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/finance/leases-leasing/leasing-office-space--part-2-of-23--hiring-a-broker-42085.htmTRCB.comFinance / Leases Leasinghttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/leasing-renting/leasing-office-space--part-1-of-23--leasing-office-space-41282.htmLeasing office space is time-consuming, complex and can divert attention from the primary functions of the business.Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/leasing-renting/leasing-office-space--part-1-of-23--leasing-office-space-41282.htmTRCB.comReal Estate / Leasing Rentinghttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/real-estate-news/austin-apartment-overview-39665.htmMetrics for the Austin area multifamily sector remained mostly positive in October_2010. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:04:53 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/real-estate-news/austin-apartment-overview-39665.htmTRCB.comReal Estate / Real Estate Newshttp://www.trcb.com/finance/taxes/tax-reduction-affected-by-cost-segregation-39250.htmTax 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. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:23:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/finance/taxes/tax-reduction-affected-by-cost-segregation-39250.htmTRCB.comFinance / Taxeshttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/real-estate-news/houston-apartment-overview-38533.htmThe Houston area multifamily sector posted positive changes in all key metrics in the month of October_2010. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:54:11 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/real-estate-news/houston-apartment-overview-38533.htmTRCB.comReal Estate / Real Estate Newshttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/leasing-renting/leasing-retail-space---types-of-retail-space-29872.htmA great retail space for your business needs to be the right type of space in the right location. The previous portions of this article addressed location. This section will address options for the type of retail space.Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:46:54 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/leasing-renting/leasing-retail-space---types-of-retail-space-29872.htmTRCB.comReal Estate / Leasing Rentinghttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/commercial-real-estate/commercial-real-estate-appraisal-sales-comparison-approach-30747.htmThe sales comparison approach is the most intuitive and best understood of the three approaches to value. Home buyers, companies renting office space and real estate investors all utilize this approach. Comparable sales are often referred to as comps and rental comparables are often referred to as rent comps.Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:46:34 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/commercial-real-estate/commercial-real-estate-appraisal-sales-comparison-approach-30747.htmTRCB.comReal Estate / Commercial Real Estatehttp://www.trcb.com/finance/taxes/history-of-cost-segregation-31212.htmCost segregation evolved as the result of multiple court cases and IRS rulings. The body of knowledge is summarized in the Audit Techniques Guide (ATG), published by the IRS.Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:46:16 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/finance/taxes/history-of-cost-segregation-31212.htmTRCB.comFinance / Taxeshttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/buying-a-home/apartment-tips-find-a-great-apartment-in-houston-in-one-week-31572.htmApartment 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.Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:45:36 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/buying-a-home/apartment-tips-find-a-great-apartment-in-houston-in-one-week-31572.htmTRCB.comReal Estate / Buying a Homehttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/commercial-real-estate/san-antonio-commercial-comparable-sales-data-37829.htmCommercial 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.Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:44:32 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/commercial-real-estate/san-antonio-commercial-comparable-sales-data-37829.htmTRCB.comReal Estate / Commercial Real Estatehttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/commercial-real-estate/market-rent-analysis-36724.htmMarket rent analysis evaluate the subject property, competing properties, and market conditions to document an equitable level of rent in an arms length transaction. Estimates of market rent are developed regularly for market studies, appraisals, lease disputes, and to provide an owner or prospective investor with objective opinions.Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:43:49 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/commercial-real-estate/market-rent-analysis-36724.htmTRCB.comReal Estate / Commercial Real Estatehttp://www.trcb.com/finance/leases-leasing/leasing-office-space--part-10-of-23-selecting-your-office-34003.htmThe next step is to visit the office space in buildings that appear to be a good fit. Reflect upon the criteria you initially establish and any issues that may have since surfaced. Take detailed notes while visiting each of the buildings. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:03:13 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/finance/leases-leasing/leasing-office-space--part-10-of-23-selecting-your-office-34003.htmTRCB.comFinance / Leases Leasinghttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/home-interior-improvements/renovation--upgrading-cost-analysis-37295.htmRenovating 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. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:46:02 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/home-interior-improvements/renovation--upgrading-cost-analysis-37295.htmTRCB.comReal Estate / Home interior Improvementshttp://www.trcb.com/finance/leases-leasing/leasing-office-space--part-11-of-23-funding-tenant-improvements-34725.htmThe landlord is usually willing to fund tenant improvement expenditures provided he is confident the tenant has the financial capacity to pay rent for the term of the lease.Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:34:17 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/finance/leases-leasing/leasing-office-space--part-11-of-23-funding-tenant-improvements-34725.htmTRCB.comFinance / Leases Leasinghttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/leasing-renting/leasing-office-space--part-15-of-23-lease-negotiations-36340.htmTenants are generally provided time to prepare the office space for occupancy prior to the date when they must begin paying rent. However, in hot markets and for some very desirable properties or spaces, landlords will be able to require that tenants pay for office space beginning at the time the lease is executed.Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:12:10 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/leasing-renting/leasing-office-space--part-15-of-23-lease-negotiations-36340.htmTRCB.comReal Estate / Leasing Rentinghttp://www.trcb.com/finance/leases-leasing/negotiate-the-lease-35762.htmMost apartment residents do not read the lease. However, they get very upset when the landlord points out details contained within the lease. The lease is a legal document. You should read it. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:12:33 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/finance/leases-leasing/negotiate-the-lease-35762.htmTRCB.comFinance / Leases Leasinghttp://www.trcb.com/finance/taxes-relief/cost-segregation---tax-deductions--35142.htmTaxes are your enemy, but tax deductions are your friends. Taxes are the great bane of most businesses. Alas, business deductions act as a salve to cool the burning and itching of your bank account.Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:23:04 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/finance/taxes-relief/cost-segregation---tax-deductions--35142.htmTRCB.comFinance / Taxes Reliefhttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/buying-a-home/selecting-a-location-for-your-apartment-33395.htmThink of searching for apartment like dumping thousands of apartment complexes into a funnel to narrow the selection to just one apartment. You'll only lease one apartment. Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:11:01 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/real-estate/buying-a-home/selecting-a-location-for-your-apartment-33395.htmTRCB.comReal Estate / Buying a Homehttp://www.trcb.com/finance/taxes/cost-segregation---tax-deductions--30331.htmTaxes are your enemy, but tax deductions are your friends. Taxes are the great bane of most businesses. Alas, business deductions act as a salve to cool the burning and itching of your bank account.Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:10:30 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/finance/taxes/cost-segregation---tax-deductions--30331.htmTRCB.comFinance / Taxeshttp://www.trcb.com/finance/leases-leasing/leasing-office-space--part-7-of-23--budgeting-and-layout-33002.htmDefine the building quality, price per square foot and total monthly budget for office space. The office space broker will advise you if your expectations are on realistic. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:33:40 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/finance/leases-leasing/leasing-office-space--part-7-of-23--budgeting-and-layout-33002.htmTRCB.comFinance / Leases Leasinghttp://www.trcb.com/finance/taxes/cost-segregation---tax-deductions--32556.htmTaxes are your enemy, but tax deductions are your friends. Taxes are the great bane of most businesses. Alas, business deductions act as a salve to cool the burning and itching of your bank account.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:40:35 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/finance/taxes/cost-segregation---tax-deductions--32556.htmTRCB.comFinance / Taxeshttp://www.trcb.com/finance/taxes/cost-segregation---tax-deductions--32105.htmTax Rule No.1: Dont cheat the IRS. But that doesnt mean you should cheat yourself. Take every legal tax deduction you can.Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:05:56 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/finance/taxes/cost-segregation---tax-deductions--32105.htmTRCB.comFinance / Taxes