PAUL KASTES, CPM, LCAM
2897 Avon Court
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Direct 813-601-9727 Toll Free 888-549-9756  Fax 727-773-1627
E-Mail paulkastescpm@aol.com
Web Site www.principalsmanagementgroup.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 is not matched by any one in his profession. Mr. Kastes has accumulated over 34 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, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, 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 his clients.


SERVICES OFFERED

As an active professional in the Real Estate Management Industry Mr. Kastes can assist you in case developement, advice, research, an if apropriate provide credible expert testamony in all aspects of real estate management including:

Property Management, Premises Liability, Operational Procedures, Resident Relations, Employee Policies, Vendor Policies, Risk Assessments, Slip and Fall Issues, Access Gates/Fences, Security assessments, patrols, Lighting, Corporate Policies, Leases, Maintenance policies, Hiring policies, Background checks, Supervision, On Site/Off Site management. References available on request.

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

CPM Certified Property Manager IREM Key # 16057
LCAM Licensed Community Association Manager
CPO Certified Protection Officer IFPO
CPOI Certified Protection Officer Instructor IFPO
Security Guard Licenced Armed

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

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

 

PARTIAL LISTING OF CURRENT PROPERTIES

1990-present:   Meadows Apartments - St.  Petersburg, FL
312-unit apartment community
Current value: $19 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: $18 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 3.6 million dollar renovation
  • Increased occupancy from 25% to 96% within budget guidelines

PREVIOUS REPRESENATIVE PROPERTIES

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

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

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

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)

Bay Area Apartment Association (BAAA)

International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO)

 

CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS

Cross Pointe Home Owners Association

CIS Save Our Youth Foundation - Board Member