Expert Witness Services
Paul Kastes, CPM, LLC.

Including:

Evaluations, Assessments, Testimony

	2897 Avon Court Palm Harbor, FL 34684 Fax: (706) 379-2451	246 Lapidary Lane Young Harris, GA 30582 Fax: (706) 379-2451
Phone: (813) 601-9727 or Toll Free: (888) 549-9756
E-Mail: paul@principalsmanagementgroup.com or Paulkastescpm@aol.com

Mr. Paul Kastes, CPM, LCAM
is an experienced professional capable of providing credible expert witness services to attorneys and insurance companies. Mr. Kastes has a verifiable background as an "Expert Witness". He offers a wide variety of services, which are not matched by anyone in his profession. Mr. Kastes has accumulated over 37 years in the Real Estate Management business. He continues to actively manage income producing properties.

Since 1999 Mr. Kastes has included Expert Witness services in his business portfolio. His clients include Defense Attorneys, Claims Representatives, and Plaintiff Attorneys in several States including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Mr. Kastes has the unique advantage of a view from the owner's, and the property manager's, perspective that continues to be a valuable asset to all of his clients.

SERVICES OFFERED

PAUL KASTES, CPM, LLC PROVIDES EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES FOR ATTORNEYS INVOLVED WITH PREMISES LIABILITY, BODILY INJURY, OR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CONTRACTUAL ISSUES

I have current real world experience to assist in investigation and case development
I have testified for both Plaintiff and Defense
Cases have included murders, rapes, assaults, slip and falls, negligent supervision, negligent management, inadequate security, condominium associations, etc
No geographical boundaries
References are available on request

COMPREHENSIVE, “HANDS ON” PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO IMPROVE N.O.I. AND MEET OTHER INVESTOR GOALS

Develop marketing, resident retention and leasing programs.
Build an effective on-site team, employing existing staff whenever possible.
Create a policy and procedures manual as required.
Institute appropriate security polices.
Renegotiate vendor contracts to reduce costs and improve service quality.
Develop a repair and maintenance plan for each property.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

OVER 34 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MANAGING A LARGE PORTFOLIO OF MULTIFAMILY AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES IN THE USA & CANADA

Present portfolio includes apartment communities, office buildings.
Management, consultation, experienced in all types of income producing properties.
Established reputation for cost-effective management of the older apartment community.
Operational analysis for shopping centers and strip malls.
Track record of on-budget, on-time, turnkey management of renovation projects.
Experience in historical building restorations.
Effective as liaison between owners and regulatory agencies on environmental, permitting and zoning issues

PARTIAL LISTING OF CURRENT PROPERTIES

1990-present:	Meadows Apartments - St. Petersburg, FL
	312-unit apartment community Current value: $12 million
Directed a $500,000 renovation and provide complete management services Reduced operating costs by reorganizing and retraining staff Increased occupancy to a consistent 100%

1995-present:	1444-EYE Street - Washington DC
	11 Story Office Building Current value: $14 million
Provide complete asset management services Tenants include National Lobby Organizations Maintain 100% occupancy

1995-present:	Tycon one - Richmond, VA
	twin atrium office building Current value: $14 million
Provide complete asset management services Directed a $3,600,000 renovation Increased occupancy form 25% to 96% within budget guidelines

PREVIOUS REPRESENTATIVE PROPERTIES

1991 - 1994:	The Courtyards - Tampa, FL
	120-unit apartment community 1994 value: $1.8 million
Directed a $150,000 renovation and provided complete management services Increased value of property from $1.2 million to $1.8 million Increased occupancy to a consistent 100%

1990 - 1995:	Centennial Place on the River - Tampa, FL
	232-unit apartment community 1995 value: $4.2 million
Provided complete management services Improved operating efficiency and rebuilt a shattered image Upgraded resident profile Increased occupancy rate from 60% to 93+% in five months

1985:	Park Tower - Lubbock, TX
	98-unit, 15-story, high-rise apartments 1985 Value: $5.5 million
Conducted a market analysis and provided comprehensive management services Reduced vacancy rate Increased N.O.I.

1983	The Apartment Center - Fort Worth, TX
	692-unit apartment community 1983 Value: $17 million
Provided market analysis and consultation prior to purchase and complete onsite management during ownership transition Directed a $500,000 renovation Reduced operating costs in all areas Cut maintenance costs by renegotiating all existing contracts Introduced a utilities cost-reduction program that resulted in monthly savings of $7,000

1986-2003:	Live Oak Village - Tampa, FL
	1300-acre development tract Current value: $17 million
Represent overseas owners in all aspects of rezoning, permitting, delineation and preservation of environmentally sensitive areas Serve as owners' agent in defense against utility condemnation actions Manage ranch activities

1990-2002:	Cricket Hollow Apartments- Houston TX
	200 unit Apartment Community Current Value: $6 million
Provide complete management services Maintain 98 % occupancy

1978 - 1985:
	Provided property management and consultation services to a varied selection of income producing properties including:
	Apartment Communities Retail Centers Strip Malls Office Buildings Hotels Condominium and Home Owner Associations

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

CPM Certified Property Manager IREM Key # 1609

LCAM Licensed Community Association Manager, State of Florida

Licensed Armed Security Officer (Florida) #D2413264, G2402627

CPO Certified Protection Officer #D 1234

CPOI Certified Protection Officer Instructor #CPOI 221

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)

Year 2000 Risk Management National Committee Nominee
Chairperson education committee
Co-chair Smart Partners
Co-chair Candidate Assistance
Year 2008 IREM Florida Guest Speaker
Year 2008 IREM Advisory Board Best Practices
Year 2009 IREM National Advisory Board Member Best Practices
Year 2010 IREM National Board Member Best Practices

Bay Area Apartment Association (BAAA)

International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO)

CIC Save Our Youth Foundation - Board Member
CIC Advisory Board Member

CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS

Cross Pointe Home Owners Association

Past President
Past Chairman Architectural Committee

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