Video testimonial
[Video confirmed as the one Brent meant. Still to confirm: names and spelling of the clients shown (Jeff Jones and Mike McDougall per the meeting; the repo spells it McDougal).]
For investors and developers
Whether you build, buy, or hold, the property-tax bill is part of the investment.
This page is for real estate investors and developers who acquire or build Texas commercial properties. The properties you keep are a strong fit for a recurring annual review, and selling a property does not rule out working with Alpha Tax Solutions. We look at the property-tax question when a property is acquired and throughout ownership.
Wireframe note: corrected after the Oct. 1 meeting. Developers who sell properties are not excluded. Retained properties are the strongest fit for annual review; Brent noted referrals to buyers and cases where the relationship continued with the buyer. The page does not describe development-stage services, underwriting models, or forecasts.
Representing Texas commercial owners, operators, and investors
Two moments that matter
The property-tax question shows up at purchase—and keeps showing up while you hold.
At acquisition
What changes when the property changes hands?
- The seller’s tax bill is not necessarily your post-purchase tax exposure.
- The purchase price matters, but it does not settle every question about the assessment.
- The first notices after closing are worth reading closely.
During ownership
Is the assessment still supported by the property?
- A higher assessment can put pressure on cash flow, NOI, and the return you expected.
- A flat value is not automatically a fair one when comparable properties are treated differently.
- As the portfolio grows, notices arrive from more counties and appraisal districts.
Choose your starting point
Buying a property, or managing the ones you own?
Evaluating a property to acquire
Acquisition & due diligence
Talk through the property-tax questions that come with a specific purchase.
Explore acquisition & due diligence →Managing properties you own
Portfolio management
Look across the properties you hold to see which may deserve a closer look.
Explore portfolio management →Where Alpha Tax Solutions fits
Alongside the decisions you already make as an owner.
- 01
When you are evaluating a property
Bring the property-tax question into the buyer’s review, alongside the rest of the property’s facts.
- 02
When a property you built is placed in service
A newly completed property you plan to keep becomes part of the portfolio you own and operate, and properties you keep are worth reviewing every year as part of that portfolio.
- 03
When notices arrive on what you hold
Review the assessment against what the property can support and how comparable properties are treated.
Wireframe note: per Brent, Alpha can be involved before contract, during due diligence, and after closing. Open item: whether Alpha reviews newly completed properties at placed-in-service is not yet confirmed in the meeting notes.
Documented multifamily result
When the assessment does not match the property, the evidence can change the outcome.
On a 480-unit apartment complex, Alpha Tax Solutions reported a $9,094,770 reduction in appraised value and $223,474 in one-year tax savings.
Read the full 480-unit case →$9,094,770
reported reduction in appraised value
$223,474
reported one-year tax savings
Past results are not a guarantee of future performance. Results vary by property facts and circumstances.
Client testimonials
Hear it from the owners and operators we represent.
Video reviews from clients who agreed to appear on camera, alongside written reviews from clients who did not.
Written testimonial
★★★★★
“I have been using these guys for several years and they continue year after year to save me money. Very professional and always eager to help!”
Written testimonial
★★★★★
“Alpha is efficient, professional, and gets results. I reached out to Alpha just a week or two before the deadline to protest. They responded quickly and got to work.”
Written testimonial
★★★★★
“Great company and people to work with. I’ve been using Brent and his team for years. They consistently make sure we are paying no more than our fair share.”
Written testimonial
★★★★★
“They handled my property tax protest from start to finish and made the entire process completely stress-free. Their team was professional, knowledgeable and kept me updated every step of the way.”
Common questions
Questions investors ask before reaching out.
I recently purchased the property. Does the purchase price settle the issue?
Not necessarily. The purchase price is important, but it does not answer every question about the assessment or comparable treatment.
Could a lower tax appraisal affect resale value or financing?
A tax appraisal and an appraisal used for resale or financing serve different purposes. Alpha Tax Solutions can explain how those figures relate in the context of your property.
Do you work with one property or only portfolios?
Alpha Tax Solutions does not work only with portfolios. A single commercial property may be considered, and Alpha also works with owners and operators who need a coordinated view across multiple properties and appraisal districts. Share the property and we will tell you whether a deeper conversation makes sense.
How are fees structured?
Fees generally start at 30% of tax savings. The exact engagement terms are explained to you and signed before representation begins.
Does requesting a review create representation?
No. Requesting a review does not create representation. Any representation terms are explained to you and signed by both parties before an engagement begins.
For owners who hold
Know what the tax burden is doing to the investment before you decide what to do next.
Share the property or portfolio you own—or the one you are evaluating. Alpha Tax Solutions will tell you whether a deeper conversation makes sense.