O'Connor & Associates Cost Segregation e-Newsletter July 10, 2007

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Cost Segregation Myths There are many myths surrounding cost segregation and its benefits. The truths behind those myths are discussed in this article, as well as some answers to very important questions. Read more... Feasibility Studies Feasibility studies are used to determine if it is financially feasible to develop a proposed property or if it is feasible to renovate or upgrade an existing property. Feasibility studies determine whether a property is financially feasible, whether its value as complete and as stabilized are equal to or exceed the total costs to build it, entrepreneurial profit and an adequate return for the capital invested to develop the property. Read more... Early Warning Wire: U.S. Interest Rates and Economic Intelligence Jay Goldinger is a noted expert on interest rates and the economy. He publishes a weekly e-mail discussing the changes in interest rates, moves he expects the Fed to make and in-depth commentary on the economy in general. His most recent issue discusses U.S. job growth and the current Fed monetary policy. We invite you to sign up for his newsletter. Please send me periodic real estate information. Useful Links ť Get a complimentary estimate of tax savings on your property ť Visit our source for the latest up-to-date commercial real estate news! O'Connor & Associates -- Your Key to Real Estate Value Corporate Office: 2200 North Loop W., Suite 200 Houston, TX 77018 1-800-856-7325 Dallas * Houston * Los Angeles * Newport Beach If you would like to be removed from this list and receive no future real estate information, click here to unsubscribe.	Cost Segregation Benefits Accelerate depreciation Defer federal income taxes Effective for properties with a cost basis as low as $500,000 "Catch-up" under-reported depreciation without filing amended income tax returns Free preliminary analysis About O'Connor & Associates O'Connor & Associates is a real estate consulting services firm, conducting business nationwide. Our professional staff in Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles and Newport Beach is available to help you with your tax, business and real estate valuation matters, including cost segregation studies, commercial real estate appraisals, commercial property tax reduction and litigation support.