⚠️ Tax protest deadline: May 15, 2026 — 5 days out. Packet ready at 06_tax_protest/PACKET/. File at erath-cad.com → ONLINE PROTEST.
🧬 Scaffolded from _models/step-blueprint.html

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Patillo — Exit Strategy & Tax Protest

active deal Owner: @dan Updated: 2026-05-10

📐 Definition & Done

What this step is
Decide the optimal exit for 130 County Road 464, Lipan TX (1 acre, studs-only, $91K basis) using 12-oracle blind research + full synthesis — and file the Erath CAD tax protest before the May 15 deadline.
What "done" looks like
Tax protest filed at erath-cad.com; exit path chosen (S06 Sell As-Is or S12 Creative Alt Uses or other) with axis weights confirmed; capital is free or actively deploying toward next deal with Chance.
Why this matters now
May 15 protest deadline is 5 days out; assessed at $149,300 vs. $91K cost basis. Every month of indecision on exit is opportunity cost against the Chance land flip already in motion.

🧭 Decision Points — calls needed to move this step forward

DEADLINE — FILE NOW

Tax protest: file online at erath-cad.com before May 15, 2026. Everything is ready — only Dan + Anne signatures remain.

No tradeoff — file now.

Decide by: May 15, 2026 (target May 8) · Unblocks: protest hearing, potential assessment reduction

DECISION NEEDED

Confirm axis weights for the scoring matrix (A-002 active): keep equal-weight v0.1, or calibrate Dan's actual priorities across 9 axes?

Recommended: Spend 10 minutes with RANKED_RECOMMENDATION.md to calibrate — the tie at the top is the biggest uncertainty right now.

Decide by: this week · Unblocks: clean primary exit decision

DECISION NEEDED

Primary exit path: S06 Sell As-Is (studs) vs. S12 Creative Alt Uses (RV pad + ag exemption stack)?

Recommended: S12 as the "while we're deciding" move — it doesn't foreclose S06 and generates income. Septic inspection is the gate before committing.

Decide by: after axis weights confirmed · Unblocks: next-deal capital timing

DECISION NEEDED

Septic inspection: commission now or wait until exit path is locked?

Recommended: Inspect before committing to S12. If S06 is the clear winner after weight calibration, skip the inspection.

Decide by: after primary exit decision · Unblocks: S12 RV pad setup, S02–S05 build scenarios

⚡ Next Moves — concrete actions, ordered

  1. File tax protest at erath-cad.com → "ONLINE PROTEST" — packet is ready, fill mailing address + phone on form, both owners sign, upload. Owner: @dan + @anne · By: May 15, 2026 (target May 8)
  2. Review 05_synthesis/RANKED_RECOMMENDATION.md — calibrate axis weights (A-002) or confirm equal-weight. Breaks the S06/S12 tie. Owner: @dan · By: this week
  3. Decide primary exit path (S06 vs S12 vs hybrid) based on weighted ranking review. Owner: @dan · Gated by: #2
  4. If S12 is in play: commission septic inspection ($300–$500) to resolve the $8K–$25K unknow. Call Erath CAD to confirm 1-acre beekeeping eligibility. Owner: @dan · Gated by: #3
  5. If S12 Creative: mineral rights deed chain search at Erath County Clerk (or TexasFile) — required before structuring ag exemption layer. Owner: @dan · Gated by: #3 
flowchart LR
  A[File protest\nMay 15] --> B[Calibrate\naxis weights]
  B --> C{S06 or S12?}
  C -->|S06| D[List as-is\nCapital freed]
  C -->|S12| E[Septic inspection\n+ ag exemption]
  E --> F[RV pad income\nwhile deciding]
  F --> G[Final exit\nor long hold]

📊 Status & Progress

Research & synthesis complete — decision pending 75%

12/12 oracles complete; synthesis + ranking done. Blocking: tax protest filing (May 15), axis weight calibration, primary exit choice.

🔗 Dependencies

⬅ Gated by (waiting on)

➡ Unblocks (blocking these)

📁 Assets