January 2021 – Invoke Tax Partners is pleased to welcome Larry Backus to the firm as Director of Multifamily based in our Dallas, Texas office. Highly regarded as one of the premier multifamily property tax valuation experts in the industry, in his role Larry will continue and accelerate the excellent service and growth of Invoke’s multifamily portfolio of assets and utilize his decades of experience to serve as an ideal mentor for junior consultants.
“Larry is the type of property tax consultant that sets the precedent in the marketplace the competition follows,” said Alex Pace, Director of Property Tax – Central Region at Invoke Tax Partners. “He brings with him an aggressive approach that endears him to his clients, a tremendous amount of experience that elevates those on his team, and a contagious passion for property tax consulting and results.”
After beginning his career in the public sector as the Deputy Chief Appraiser at a Metro Central Appraisal District of North Texas, Larry transitioned to consulting in the private sector. Over the course of his career at regional boutique and national property tax consulting firms, Larry has represented multifamily assets throughout the country for REITS, pension funds, private equity entities and family offices. From trophy assets, value add opportunities, and student housing, Larry’s wealth of industry knowledge combined with his aggressive appeal approach drives the results his clients rely upon.
“Joining the team at Invoke was a clear and obvious choice for me, and I am thrilled to be contributing to the firms continued growth,” said Larry Backus, Director of Multifamily at Invoke Tax Partners. “The energy, enthusiasm, integrity, and competitive spirit demonstrated here encourages all within the Invoke family to provide a client-centric approach to the work we do.”
Larry is a Licensed Senior Property Tax Consultant in the State of Texas and an Institute for Professionals in Taxation Certified Member (CMI).