Cryptocurrency vs. CRE: An Emerging Investment Compared to a Standard
September 24, 2021In this podcast, Amish Gupta and Tim S. Feagans discuss the similarities and differences between cryptocurrency, an emerging investment, compared to commercial real estate, a tried and true standard investment.
Read MoreCRE Property Tax Appeal: Late Apeals
September 16, 2021In this episode, Amish Gupta and Tim Feagans discuss options for appealing even when the official deadline has passed.
Read MoreInflation: Its Impact on Property Taxes
August 19, 2021In this episode, Amish Gupta and Tim Feagans give an overview of how inflation impacts property taxes and explain which states and situations can best maximize returns for commercial real estate investors.
Read MoreReflecting on the 2021 Appeal Season & Getting a Jumpstart on 2022
August 10, 2021As the 2021 property tax appeal season winds down, Amish Gupta and Tim Feagans reflect on the tax season, shift focus to the balance of the year, and discuss what investors should do in preparation for the 2022 season.
Read MoreWhy RETC: An Investor’s Approach to Property Taxes
July 19, 2021There are many property tax consultanting firms to work with, why should commercial real estate investors choose RETC? In this podcast, Tim Feagans and Amish Gupta break down RETC’s core philosophies and principles which drive all of its major decisions. Learn why RETC views itself as a real estate firm first and why this is a major differentiation factor for investors seeking property tax consulting.
Read MoreCRE: Safe Harbor Against Inflation
July 12, 2021Commercial real estate has traditionally been viewed as a hedge against inflationary pressure and this dynamic is beginning to playout in the CRE market as interest rates and prices continue to rise over the foreseeable future. Not every asset class is poised to see an inflow of investment capital and there are a couple of risks that investors should be aware of as they head into an inflationary market.
Read MoreImpacts on CRE: Construction Costs & Labor Shortages
July 1, 2021There is pent-up demand especially in the construction sector to pick-up where things left off as we come out of the pandemic created recession. However, building projects are experiencing an increase in construction costs and an unforeseen, baffling labor shortage.
Read MoreWhat to Expect This Appeal Season
June 23, 2021In this podcast, Amish Gupta and Tim Feagans discuss whether reductions in 2021 tax assessments due to the pandemic will be comparable to the decreases experienced in the years following the 2008 recession.
Read MoreCRE Outlook Coming Out of the Pandemic
May 17, 2021In this podcast, Amish Gupta and Tim Feagans discuss how and why the outlook for CRE is surprisingly much brighter than what was expected just a year ago as the pandemic was coming to life and wreaking uncertainty.
Read MoreProperty Taxes: The Good & The Bad
May 9, 2021In this podcast, Amish Gupta and Tim Feagans discuss why property taxes are necessary and beneficial for the general population, but also how portions of tax budgets are often misallocated and leads to the disgruntling of many residents.
Read MoreYields – Where to Buy and Where to Build
April 30, 2021In this podcast, Tim Feagans and Amish Gupta compare and contrast the current economic and legistlative environments in both Texas and California and how these differences can have an affect on a real estate investor’s strategy in terms of buying or building in those states.
Read MoreThe Great Recession vs. COVID-19 Affect on Property Taxes
April 12, 2021In this podcast, Amish Gupta and Tim Feagans compare the how property taxes were affected during The Great Recession in comparison to the COVID-19 Pandemic. What was similar, what is different, and what insights can we take away from both crisis?
Read MorePandemic – A Year Later: Property Tax Winners and Losers
April 1, 2021COVID-19 caused an immense economic decline in many sectors of the real estate industry over the past year. Which asset classes were negatively affected the most by the pandemic and which asset classes are poised to benefit the most from a reduction in property taxes during the upcoming tax protest season?
Read MoreBiden Administration’s Impact on Property Taxes
March 17, 2021Amish Gupta and Tim Feagans discuss the impact that the new Biden Administration policies will have on property taxes. It is an informative opinion on what investors can potentially expect as they formulate their strategies to mitigate any potential cashflow decline due to property taxes.
Read MoreImportance of Tax Projections on Deal Success
January 29, 2021Investors tend to review property taxes during the hold phase of their investments. In reality, careful and precise property tax projections during the acquisition phase will have much more impact upon the overall success of the deal than the appeals during the holding phase.
Read MoreTransaction Volume’s Effect on Tax Assessments
December 15, 2020In this podcast, Amish Gupta explains in conceptual terms why property tax assessment values are quick to increase in step with upmarket swings, but tend to have much slower reaction times during downtrending markets.
Read More2020 Elections Property Tax Update
November 9, 2020The 2020 elections have been nothing short of interesting to say the least. In this podcast we discuss what you need to know about recent property tax related legislation changes and how they will affect you as we move into 2021.
Read MoreProposition 13 and Gallagher Amendment
October 5, 2020Amish Gupta and Tim Feagans discuss the major impact that California’s Proposition 13 and Colorado’s Gallagher Amendment would have on property tax assessments and how this might affect your strategies as an investor in these two states.
Read MoreProtecting Cashflows in an Economic Downturn
August 19, 2020The economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has caused great distress upon cashflows in many sectors. In this podcast, we discuss how certain property tax strategies can help investors to protect their cashflows during this economic downturn.
Read MoreIntro to Exemptions and the Effects of COVID-19
June 5, 2020In this podcast we explore the basics of exemptions and discuss how the interpretation and application of disaster exemption might be affected by COVID-19. A summary of the discussion is also available in the PDF download below.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Timeline for Property Tax Relief
April 2, 2020What occurred during the Great Recession provides insight into the what type of reaction we can expect from assessing authorities following the COVID-19 pandemic and the timeline in which investors might expect to receive property tax relief.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Property Tax Updates
March 23, 2020It is anticipated that state and local governments will adjust their policies to reduce the amount of financial strain due to COVID-19. Here are detailed state-by-state updates on property taxes. We will be updating this on a regular basis as new information comes in.
Read MoreUpdates to Good Faith Tax Payments in Texas
February 11, 2020Although taxpayers have always been allowed to Good Faith tax payments in Texas, there were penalties and interests associated with any remaining balance after an appeal had been resolved. The changes to the property tax code may …
Read MoreTexas Law Impact on Development of Ag Land
September 9, 2019Recently, during the 86th Texas legislative session, more than 10,000 bills were filed. Not surprisingly, some of the bills that were filed (and then ultimately passed into law) impact the real estate industry — and, more specifically, agricultural land.
Read MoreREBNY’s Broker Confidence Index Score
June 24, 2019A recent report published by the esteemed Real Estate Board of New York states that real estate brokers are experiencing an overall increase in confidence. The Real Estate Broker Confidence Index report looks at the first quarter of 2019.
Read More3 Factors Impacting the World of CRE Right Now
March 8, 2019As we’re looking towards the end of Q1, it’s the perfect opportunity to strategize for success, longevity, and prosperity. It’s time to gain an insider’s perspective on the most pressing current trends that are impacting the scope of commercial real estate today.
Read MorePre-Acquisitions Property Tax Consulting
July 24, 2018This white paper defines the value that property tax consulting delivers to investors when serviced during the acquisitions phase versus the operations phase of commercial real estate investment projects.
Read MoreProperty Taxes During Underwriting
July 24, 2018Although most owners/managers do an adequate job of controlling property taxes during the hold period, there is usually a lack of understanding of expectations during the underwriting process.
Read MoreAppealing Appraisals
July 24, 2018Each year, appraisal districts send out property valuations, and upon receiving a building’s assessed value, owners and investors spend time on appeals to receive what they believe is a fair value.
Read MoreComplex Industrial Property Valuations
July 24, 2018Each year appraisal districts are tasked to appraise all real estate and personal property values. Texas property tax code requires all businesses to file a business personal property tax return by April 15 of each year.
Read MoreMinimizing Your Property Tax Valuations
July 24, 2018Many states will look to increase revenue by turning to local appraisers to seek additional value in both real property and personal property across all industries, including construction.
Read MoreGetting Behind Appraisal District Methodology
July 24, 2018Dallas commercial property appraisals are out and many owners who saw an increase in values are asking themselves how these valuations came to be. If you’re one of those owners questioning this year’s numbers, consider this.
Read MoreProperty Tax Assessments – Protecting Your NOI
July 24, 2018High tax bills are a potential reality for any commercial property that brings in revenue. Sometimes, a high tax payment can dramatically affect net operating income and reduce the value of a property.
Read MoreHow Do I Minimize My Property Taxes?
July 24, 2018The seniors housing industry is making a gradual transition from unfamiliar territory to a more pervasive market sector. Large institutional investors are gradually becoming more familiar with the industry.
Read MoreAppealing Property Taxes During a Transaction
July 24, 2018In June and July of every year, commercial property owners and their respective agents are busy appealing the assessed values of their property taxes. But for some, the May 31st commercial property tax filing deadline has come and gone.
Read MoreProperty Tax Strategies for Data Centers
July 24, 2018With this economic boom comes an increased need for data management and data centers—a growing industry in Texas. The Dallas-Fort Worth region, in particular, has become a hub for data centers
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