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The Legacy Group

A premier real estate team serving Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria County. We guide clients through every step of finding — or creating — their legacy.

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Texas City, TX 77590
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Investment Advisory

Invest With Scientific Precision.

Most investors rely on gut instinct. We rely on data. Dr. Lehnhoff applies PhD-level analytical rigor to every acquisition — identifying cash-flowing properties that algorithms and amateur investors overlook.

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Q2 2026 Rental Market Data

Market Intelligence by Submarket

Real MLS rental data across our six core investment corridors. Updated quarterly.

SubmarketAvg. RentCap RateYoY AppreciationVacancy
Galveston Island$2,2006.8%5.1%4.2%
Texas City / Lago Mar$1,9507.2%8.3%3.8%
League City$2,4005.9%4.8%3.1%
Dickinson / Santa Fe$1,8507.5%6.2%4.5%
Pearland / Friendswood$2,6005.4%3.9%2.8%
Clear Lake / Kemah$2,3006.1%4.5%3.4%
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Interactive Tool

Investment ROI Calculator

Model your next acquisition. Adjust the inputs and see real-time returns.

Acquisition

$350,000
25% ($87,500)
6.5%

Income & Expenses

$2,400/mo
2.5%
5%
8%
Monthly Cash Flow-$620
Annual Cash Flow-$7,444
Cash-on-Cash Return-8.5%
Cap Rate3.6%
Monthly Mortgage$1,659
Net Operating Income$12,466

* Estimates only. Consult Dr. Lehnhoff for a forensic investment analysis with actual MLS comparables.

Investment Playbook

Four Strategies We Deploy

01

Buy & Hold Rentals

Acquire cash-flowing single-family homes in high-demand corridors. Our forensic analysis identifies properties where rental income exceeds all expenses from day one.

02

Short-Term Rental (STR)

Galveston Island and Kemah boardwalk properties generate 2-3x traditional rental income. We analyze STR regulations, seasonal occupancy, and competitor pricing.

03

Value-Add Renovation

Identify underpriced properties with forced appreciation potential. Our TREC inspection background spots the rehabs that maximize ROI vs. money pits.

04

1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange

Defer capital gains taxes by exchanging into higher-performing assets. We coordinate timelines, identify replacement properties, and manage the 45-day identification window.

Waterfront investment properties portfolio
Tax Strategy

1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange

Sell an investment property and defer 100% of your capital gains tax by reinvesting into a “like-kind” replacement property. This is the single most powerful wealth-building tool in real estate — and one of the most time-sensitive.

Day 0Close on relinquished property
Day 45Identify up to 3 replacement properties
Day 180Close on replacement property
Start My 1031 Exchange
$0Capital gains tax owed
100%Equity reinvested
∞Times you can exchange
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Your Portfolio Deserves PhD-Level Analysis.

Schedule a private investor consultation with Dr. Lehnhoff. We'll analyze your goals, risk tolerance, and target markets — then build a custom acquisition strategy.

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