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<title>Tax Reduction (Casualties Can Generate Substantial Tax Reduction) </title>
<description>Tax reduction are the results from tax deductions. Tax deductions reduce taxable income but do not directly reduce federal income taxes. For example, $100,000 of tax deductions reduces federal income taxes by $35,000 ($100,000 X 35%), assuming a 35% tax r...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_628376_33.html</link>
<pubDate>08th September 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Harris County Appraisal District - Tips for a Successful Property Tax Protest </title>
<description>Harris County Appraisal District assesses property and that value sets your property tax amount. Reducing your property taxes is relatively simple but requires a modest commitment of time. Your other option is to hire a property tax consultant. Basic step...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_626358_33.html</link>
<pubDate>08th September 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Finding a Low Total-Move-in-Cost Houston Apartment </title>
<description>Houston Apartment Search Tips - Finding a Low Total-Move-in-Cost Houston Apartment Consider all Houston apartments and get a $107 - $1107 cash rebate 
Houston apartments come in many shapes and sizes. You can usually find a Houston apartment with a very ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_602563_33.html</link>
<pubDate>17th August 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Renovation / Upgrading Cost Analysis</title>
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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...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_582664_33.html</link>
<pubDate>21st July 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Market Rent Analysis</title>
<description>Market Rent Analysis
Market rent analyses evaluate the subject property, competing properties, and market conditions to document an equitable level of rent in an arm’s length transaction. Estimates of market rent are developed regularly for market stud...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_571539_33.html</link>
<pubDate>07th July 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Tax Help for Small Business Owners</title>
<description>Tax Help for Small Business Owners 

Small business owners need all the tax help which is available. Tax deductions allow small business owners to keep more of what they earn. With a 35% marginal tax rate, the governme...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_560543_15.html</link>
<pubDate>21st June 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Tax Help for Small Business Owners</title>
<description>Tax Help for Small Business Owners 



Tax tips and tax help to assist taxpayers by describing optionsfor tax reduction and tax cuts through lawful tax deductions. &lt;/b...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_560425_33.html</link>
<pubDate>21st June 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Cost Segregation- Correctly Depreciating Real Estate</title>
<description>More tax deductions means tax reductionImportant Commentary for Owners of Real EstateBy Patrick O’Connor, MAIDepreciate Property Improvements Correctly...and Pay Less Feder...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_555832_33.html</link>
<pubDate>13th June 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Highest and Best Use Analysis</title>
<description>Highest and Best Use Analysis
Highest and best use analysis can assist an owner in maximizing return. Highest and best use analysis can be performed for acreage, site development, and for improved properties. Research and planning...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_545668_15.html</link>
<pubDate>23rd May 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Highest and Best Use Analysis</title>
<description>Highest and Best Use Analysis
Highest and best use analysis can assist an owner in maximizing return. Highest and best use analysis can be performed for acreage, site development, and for improved properties. Research and planning...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_545611_33.html</link>
<pubDate>23rd May 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Highest and Best Use Analysis</title>
<description>Highest and Best Use Analysis
Highest and best use analysis can assist an owner in maximizing return. Highest and best use analysis can be performed for acreage, site development, and for improved properties. Research and planning can substantially incre...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_544117_33.html</link>
<pubDate>21st May 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Dallas Fort Worth apartment search tips -- Getting the Best Deal</title>
<description>Dallas Fort Worth apartment search tips -- Getting the Best Deal
Lease a Dallas Fort Worth apartment and get up to $1,107 in cash

Dallas Fort Worth apartments are expensive.  But g...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_539959_33.html</link>
<pubDate>20th May 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Austin Apartment Search Tips - Finding a Low Total-Move-in-Cost Austin Apartment</title>
<description>Lease a Austin apartment and get up to a $1107 cash rebate!

Austin apartments come in many shapes and sizes.  You can usually find a Austin apartment with a very low total move-in cost.  Total move-in cost...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_536166_19.html</link>
<pubDate>13th May 2008</pubDate>
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<title>HUD MAP Market Studies and Appraisals </title>
<description>HUD MAP market studies and appraisals are prepared as a part of the underwriting process for financing multi-family housing provided by HUD. Financing provided by HUD (or FHA - Federal Home Administration) is a meaningful portion of the financin...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_523964_33.html</link>
<pubDate>27th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>HUD MAP Market Studies and Appraisals </title>
<description>HUD MAP market studies and appraisals are prepared as a part of the underwriting process for financing multi-family housing provided by HUD. Financing provided by HUD (or FHA - Federal Home Administration) is a meaningful portion of the financin...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_523841_33.html</link>
<pubDate>27th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Finding a Quiet Houston Apartment </title>
<description>Get up to $1107 in cash when you lease a Houston apartment

Houston apartments can offer quiet idyllic conditions.  However, many Houston apartments are not quiet.   This article provides insights...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_520491_15.html</link>
<pubDate>18th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Finding a Quiet Houston Apartment </title>
<description>Get up to $1107 in cash when you lease a Houston apartment

Houston apartments can offer quiet idyllic conditions.  However, many Houston apartments are not quiet.   This article provides insights...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_518566_15.html</link>
<pubDate>16th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Apartment tips -- find a Great Apartment in San Antonio in One week </title>
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Search all San Antionio apartments and get a $107 - $1107 cash rebate.
 
Apartment shopping in San Antonio is easy when you organize the process.  This article will help you find a great ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_508866_27.html</link>
<pubDate>04th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Apartment tips -- find a Great Apartment in Austin in One week </title>
<description>Apartment tips -- find a Great Apartment in Austin in One week
Search all Austin apartments and get a $107 - $1107 cash rebate.
 
Apartment shopping in Houston is easy when y...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_508760_27.html</link>
<pubDate>04th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Harris County Appraisal District - Tips for a Successful Property Tax Protest</title>
<description>Harris County Appraisal District assesses property and that value sets your property tax amount. Reducing your property taxes is relatively simple but requires a modest commitment of time. Your other option is to hire a property tax consultant. Bas...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_502996_33.html</link>
<pubDate>01st April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Expert Witness Testimony for Real Estate </title>
<description>Expert Witness Testimony for Real Estate
Expert witness analysis and testimony provides both the parties information to settle prior to the actual judicial proceeding. When settlement negotiations are not successful, expert witness testi...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_497560_33.html</link>
<pubDate>27th March 2008</pubDate>
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<title>1031 Exchange - How You Can Indefinitely Defer Income Taxes</title>
<description>1031 Exchanges are excellent tools to reduce income taxes. Known both as "tax free exchanges" and "1031 exchanges" (based upon the enabling section of the federal income tax code) this tool allows investors to sell real estate without paying income taxes ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_493505_19.html</link>
<pubDate>25th March 2008</pubDate>
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<title>1031 Exchange - How You Can Indefinitely Defer Income Taxes</title>
<description>1031 Exchanges are excellent tools to reduce income taxes. Known both as "tax free exchanges" and "1031 exchanges" (based upon the enabling section of the federal income tax code) this tool allows investors to sell real estate without paying income taxes ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_492683_19.html</link>
<pubDate>19th March 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Single Family Litigation Support</title>
<description>Single-family litigation support and expert witness testimony assists legal counsel and the property owner in obtaining a reasonable and just settlement.  Providing an initial assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of a case provides insight...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_487532_33.html</link>
<pubDate>10th March 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Insurance Valuation</title>
<description>Insurance Valuation
Insurance Valuation can guarantee the property owner has adequate insurance and is not paying for excessive coverage. A property loss can be a devastating experience even when fully insured.  Incurring a loss w...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_482666_19.html</link>
<pubDate>26th February 2008</pubDate>
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<title>More Tax Deduction Means Tax Reduction</title>
<description>More tax deductions means tax reduction

Important Commentary for Owners of Real Estate
By Patrick O’Connor, MAI

Depreciate Property Improvements Correctly...
and Pay Less Federal Income Tax

Most commercial real estate owners are paying excess...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_478267_19.html</link>
<pubDate>21st February 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Options for continuing appeal of your Harris County Appraisal District assessed value after the appr</title>
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Harris County Appraisal District assessed values can be appealed after the ARB hearing. For properties with an assessed value of $1,000,000 or less after the ARB hearing, you can choose binding arbitration to appeal market value or a ju...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_472794_19.html</link>
<pubDate>11th February 2008</pubDate>
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<title>How to Minimize the Property Tax Assessments set by the Harris County Appraisal District</title>
<description>Harris County Appraisal District estimates the market value for 1.6 million parcels of real estate with a staff of about 150 appraisers. That's an average of over 10,000 parcels per appraiser per year! While they value a large number of p...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_468434_19.html</link>
<pubDate>05th February 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Tax Deductions Tips for Individual Real Estate Investors</title>
<description>Tax deductions are not the top priority for most individual real estate investors. They often work out of their home with no employees, other than those on-site at the property. Challenges (aside from tax deductions) include selecting what p...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_465136_19.html</link>
<pubDate>31st January 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Business Tax Deduction Tips</title>
<description>Tax tips and tax help to assist taxpayers by describing options for tax reduction and tax cuts through lawful tax deductions. Tax deductions contribute to national prosperity by providing capital to business. Tax deductions reduce...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_459543_19.html</link>
<pubDate>24th January 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Texas Property Tax Appeals</title>
<description>Texas Property Tax AppealsSteps to Protesting and Reducing Your Property Value AnnuallyStep 1. File a ProtestTexas property tax appeals can be filed using the form provided by the appraisal district, or the form available on ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_255800_33.html</link>
<pubDate>21st January 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Cost Segregation Myths and Facts</title>
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There are many myths surrounding cost segregation and its benefits. The truths behind those myths are discussed below, as well as some answers to very important questions. 

Myths: 
The IRS prefers one method to another 
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<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_251462_15.html</link>
<pubDate>18th January 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Renovation Upgrading Cost Analysis</title>
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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...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_248065_15.html</link>
<pubDate>07th January 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Business Valuation</title>
<description>Business Valuation / Business Enterprise AppraisalsBusiness valuations are performed using methodology similar to the process for real estate appraisals. However in business valuation, the data sources are different. Further,...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_214221_33.html</link>
<pubDate>18th September 2007</pubDate>
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<title>Tips to Reduce Your 2006 Income Taxes in 2007!</title>
<description>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 durin...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_131786_19.html</link>
<pubDate>22nd February 2007</pubDate>
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