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Delivering Results Beyond Expectations

Strategic Property Tax Advisors of Texas was founded in 2000 by Brad Boyette. His vision and goal for Strategic, as a boutique firm, was to bring a vigorous entrepreneurial spirit, set a new standard in property tax advising, and deliver exceptional value to the overall property tax process.

Strategics' expertise is focused solely on commercial real estate. Strategic has a thorough understanding of commercial real estate complexities and will work as an integral part of your team. We work relentlessly, exhausting all avenues and relationships to minimize your current and future property tax liabilities. We approach each issue with determination and resolve.

We are currently entrusted with representing billions of dollars in commercial real estate. At Strategic, our leadership has represented and negotiated assessments for virtually every classification of real estate. We get directly involved with every property assignment, integrating with your team and personally administering the entire process from beginning to end.

Our Philosophy

At Strategic, we believe our firm's most valuable asset is our people. Our firm’s entrepreneurial spirit thrives in an environment built on solid relationships, integrity, and credibility. Adding value to this foundation is our use of tested technology and our team's unrivaled experience. All these elements combine to serve as the cornerstone of our business philosophy.

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How are we different from other tax consultants?

The answer lies in our core leadership, who gets directly involved with each assignment. We bring more than 150 years of combined expertise. This sense of discipline and consistency lifts our work to the top of the overall property tax consulting field.

You can always count on Strategic to take the extra step. We inspect each and every property ourselves.

We establish relationships with asset managers, property managers, and leasing agents to get a complete, unique, and unrivaled perspective on each property. This proactive approach can't be gained in any other way.

Core Leadership

Delivering Results Beyond Expectations

Our team of highly qualified tax professionals has a track record of taking over existing appeals from NATIONAL FIRMS and achieving substantial reductions in value. We bring foresight and knowledge to our clients about off-market acquisitions. We approach every year as a new year, we re-assess regardless of the previous year’s valuation. We are always striving to improve and reduce your overall tax burden.

We welcome the opportunity and are happy to review any property for an honest second opinion at no cost. Take the guesswork out and get a STRATEGIC point of view. We work smarter and harder than any other consultants. Talk to us at Strategic today to see how our vast expertise can add value to your organization and bottom line.

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Greg Kline

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Executive Director/Senior Advisor

Greg Kline joined Strategic Property Tax Advisors in 2002 and has more than 30 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. He specializes in property tax representation, advisement, and litigation support. Greg has worked with some of the largest institutional owners, advisors, and management companies in the nation.

Experience

Greg’s experience includes valuation, advisory, and property tax consultation on office buildings, mixed-use projects, shopping centers, urban multifamily, industrial, and special-use projects.

His experience with institutional-grade properties is extensive and includes work done in 38 states. Before joining Strategic, Greg was Senior Manager at Deloitte with national appeal responsibilities for a wide variety of commercial real estate concerns, including private corporations. In addition, he worked for a New York-based national commercial appraisal firm where he appraised all forms and types of commercial real estate.

Professional Affiliations

  • Registered Senior Property Tax Consultant
  • Holds a State Certified General Appraisal Designation in multiple states, including Texas
  • Member of Appraisal Institute
  • Member of the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP
  • Texas Association of Assessing Officers (TAAO)

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with concentrations in Finance and Economics The University of Texas at Dallas.

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Mike Costa

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Director/Senior Advisor

Mike joined Strategic Property Tax Advisors in 2007 and brought with him many years of experience from the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD), where he acquired a clear understanding of their practices and gained valuable insight into their perspectives. With 50 years in the industry, many of those specific to DCAD, Mike provides a tremendous information resource for our clients.

Experience

Mike came to Strategic from First American Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc. As a National Manager, he oversaw personnel at multiple offices across the country. While there, his primary responsibilities centered around assessments, valuation, budgetary issues, and tax projections, with the work done encompassing almost every state in the U.S. He also handled annual appeals for all his clients. Previously, Mike spent 15 years in the DCAD as a commercial manager in charge of all property disciplines.

Mike has conducted significant negotiations with property tax consultants and taxpayers. He has provided testimony at appraisal review board hearings and been called as an expert witness in litigation.

Career Highlights

  • Expert witness in litigation for DCAD
  • Taught the Registered Professional Appraiser (RPA) courses for registrants within DCAD and other jurisdictions
  • Past president of the Texas Association of Assessing Officers/North Texas Chapter

Professional Affiliations

  • Certified with the State of Texas Board of Tax Professional Examiners
  • Licensed Texas Property Tax Consultant

Other Accomplishments

Rank of Sergeant E-5

  • US Army, active during the Vietnam War, honorably discharged

Education

Attended Texas Tech University, and has an RPA, was recertified while employed by DCAD.

Completed the Society of Real Estate Appraisal Courses 101/102/201/202.

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Rahle Berg

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Director of Operations & Client Services

Rahle joined Strategic Property Tax Advisors in 2011, has 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, and came to us with an impressive skill set. As the primary point of contact, she is in direct communication with our clients. Extremely knowledgeable about the industry and tech-savvy, Rahle is the team leader for maintaining our tax management system. She is adept at a myriad of skills and responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations within the organization.

Experience

Rahle came to Strategic from Younan Properties, one of the largest institutional commercial real estate firms in the country, where she was the Assistant Asset Manager. She was involved with the management of 8.5 million square feet of Class A office space for the Dallas and Houston portfolio.

Professional Affiliations

  • Texas Real Estate license

Education

Bachelor in Liberal Studies with a minor in Communications from the University of Oklahoma.

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Brandy Boyette

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Principal

Amanda “Brandy” Boyette was partner and confidant to Strategic founder Brad Boyette. Brandy plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's future and is dedicated to the drive of entrepreneurship. She now serves in the role of Principal and brings positive energy and fresh insight to Strategic’s team.

Early Years

Born in Dallas, TX, Brandy is a true Texan at heart. However, her adventurous spirit led her to spend several years living abroad gaining a global perspective.

Experience

For over 20 years, Brandy worked at the Dallas World Trade Center, where she represented numerous manufacturers and brands. Her clients, high-end retail establishments across the country, benefited from her deep industry knowledge and exceptional service.

Brandy's career journey included positions at Daisytek International, SBC Global, Metric Property Management, and Siemens USA. Her versatility allowed her to thrive in various corporate environments.

Education

Brandy studied Biology at the University of North Texas before pursuing further education at the University of Texas Arlington. Her commitment to learning and growth is evident in her achievements.

Philosophy

With three adult children, Brandy understands the importance of family. Family values are the core of her life, influencing her professional decisions and personal relationships. Brandy's journey exemplifies dedication, adaptability, and commitment to excellence in every avenue of life.