Patrick O'connor - Articles

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Renovation Upgrading Cost Analysis
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. Read
By: Patrick O'connor | 02/01/2008 | Business
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Residential Property Appraisal
Appraisals of houses are often needed for judicial proceedings. This includes estate planning, filing estate tax returns, divorce and civil disputes regarding construction defects and fraud. Carefully define the purpose of the appraisal and the scope of work with your appraiser prior to entering into an engagement. Read
By: Patrick O'connor | 26/12/2007 | Business
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Partial Interest Valuation
Partial interest valuation values the ownership of a portion of a property, limited partnership, general partnership, corporation, LLC or LLP. Partial interest valuation is more complex than most valuation problems and requires intense analysis and seasoned judgment. Read
By: Patrick O'connor | 10/12/2007 | Business
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Market Study Fundamentals
Market studies are performed to evaluate real estate market conditions with regard to an existing or proposed property. The focus of a market study details competition within the submarket, the strength or weakness of the submarket. Read
By: Patrick O'connor | 04/12/2007 | Business
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Financial Modeling
Financial Modeling is essential for making decisions to acquire, keep or sell investment real estate. The central aim is to provide a framework evaluating options and risks. Financial modeling is also utilized for decisions regarding material capital expenditures and leases. Read
By: Patrick O'connor | 27/11/2007 | Business
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Tips to Reduce your 2006 Income Taxes in 2007!
Income taxes are a substantial burden for business owners and real estate investors. There are few actions which can reduce your 2006 taxes after December 31, 2006. This article summarizes four options for reducing your 2006 federal income taxes during 2007. These include reducing revenue, increasing real estate depreciation, increasing expenses by conducting a fixed asset audit and increasing expenses by converting capital expenditures into operating expenses. Read
By: Patrick O'connor | 22/02/2007 | Taxes