W 3603 (210 Lavaca St, Apt 3603)
Austin's primary residence, personally held (not in any LLC). Texas homestead-protected. Active deep gut renovation. Augusta-rule rentals to RENFROE S-corp planned.
At a glance
| Field |
Value |
| Legal name |
n/a (personally held real estate) |
| Casual / DBA |
"W 3603" / "the penthouse" |
| Form |
Personally held; NOT in any LLC |
| Jurisdiction |
Texas |
| Filing # |
n/a (deed only) |
| EIN / TIN |
n/a (personally held; reports under Austin's SSN) |
| Formed |
n/a (acquired 2025-10-28) |
| Status |
active (primary residence; renovation in flight) |
| Tax classification (US) |
Personal residence (Schedule E for any rental days; Augusta-rule §280A(g) excludes ≤14-day rentals from gross income) |
| Tax classification (foreign, if applicable) |
n/a |
| Owner / members |
Austin Renfroe personally |
| Manager / officer |
n/a |
| Registered agent |
n/a |
| Registered address |
210 Lavaca St #3603, Austin TX 78701 — W Austin Residences (penthouse level, Level 36) |
| Operating address |
Same |
| Active mandates |
W 3603 deep gut renovation Phases 1+2 (Sound of Work / Wilkes Build / DW Residential); Pinnacle PLOC renewal (May 2026); ServisFirst PLOC renewal (May 2026); Augusta-rule strategy operationalization; HOA-balcony project (Khalid Amiri) |
| Last reviewed |
2026-05-09 (Claude session) |
Status & active mandates
- Deep gut renovation Phases 1+2 — multi-month, multi-contractor (Sound of Work LLC primary GC; Wilkes Build specialty + multi-unit; DW Residential $75K Mar 2026). Active May 2026 traffic on door-swing plans, Pay App #2, CoConstruct Weekly Project Summary.
- Pinnacle PLOC renewal ($600K) — May 2026 (Brent Boltwood "Personal Line of Credit - Renewal" 2026-05-08).
- ServisFirst PLOC renewal — May 2026 (Sophie Membrino).
- Texas homestead exemption filed 2026-02-10 (
Texas-Form-50-114-Rev5-22-36-2026-02-10).
- Augusta rule §280A(g) — intended ≤14-day rentals to RENFROE S-corp for documented business meetings. Operational status TBD.
- HOA balcony project — active 2026-05-05 thread "RE: HOA fees thread for 3603 + balcony project" with Khalid Amiri.
Purpose & operations
Austin's primary residence. Penthouse (Level 36) at W Austin Residences. Texas homestead-protected. Deep gut renovation in flight (Phase 1 Demo + multi-stage Phase 2). Intended business use: Augusta rule rentals to RENFROE S-corp (≤14 days/year for documented business meetings; rental income excluded from gross income under §280A(g); RENFROE deducts as business expense).
Timeline of events
| Date |
Event |
Notes / source |
| 2009-01-23 |
Level 36 Penthouse Plan (architectural drawing) |
Synology Floorplan |
| 2022-07-13 |
Pinnacle PLOC originated |
Pinnacle docs |
| 2025-09-15 |
Original 3603 contract |
Synology 210 Lavaca St Apt 3603 Contract (2025.09.15).pdf |
| 2025-10-01 / 10-02 |
Earlier contract amendments |
TXR 1903 TREC 39-10 |
| 2025-10-16 / 10-24 |
Contract amendments AR Signed |
Same |
| 2025-10-23 |
First Horizon Signature Card |
Synology |
| 2025-10-28 |
Closing appointment / acquired |
Mailbox "RE: Closing Appt." 2025-10-28 (subject mis-uses "3101" but is for 3603) |
| 2025-11-04 |
Sound of Work site visit |
Mailbox |
| 2025-11-05 |
Championship Title 3603- DEED thread |
Mailbox |
| 2025-11-11 |
Khalid Amiri RE Project Startup |
Mailbox |
| 2025-11-13 |
Sound of Work "Re: W 3603 - Project Startup" |
Mailbox |
| 2026-02-10 |
Texas Homestead Exemption filed |
Synology root |
| 2026-03-XX |
$75K paid to DW Residential LLC |
context/entities.md W 3603 § |
| 2026-04-01 |
"Pay App. No. 2 - W Austin - Unit 3603" |
Mailbox |
| 2026-04-30 |
"New Message - Renfroe_The W_#3603" |
Mailbox |
| 2026-05-01 |
HOA notice batch (Master / Community / Shared) |
Mailbox |
| 2026-05-05 |
Wilkes Build Door swing plan; Khalid Amiri HOA + balcony |
Mailbox |
| 2026-05-07 |
Wilkes Build Door swing plan + Leak in 3103 (cross-unit) |
Mailbox |
| 2026-05-08 |
Brent Boltwood Pinnacle PLOC Renewal thread |
Mailbox |
| 2026-05-09 |
CoConstruct Weekly Project Summary |
Mailbox |
People
Internal (employees, contractors, officers, members)
| Name |
Role |
Status |
Notes |
| Austin Renfroe |
Owner-occupant |
active |
Primary residence |
External counterparties
| Firm / individual |
Role |
Mandate / scope |
Status |
Sound of Work LLC ([email protected]) |
Primary general contractor |
Phases 1+2 demo, floor prep, trim, drywall, ceilings, electrical, trenching, etc. |
active |
| Wilkes Build — Christian Bingham ([email protected]) + Catherine |
Specialty + multi-unit |
Door-swing plans; cross-unit (3101/3103/3603) |
active |
| DW Residential LLC |
Renovation contractor |
$75K Mar 2026 |
active |
| Khalid Amiri ([email protected]) |
HOA-side contact |
Balcony project; cross-unit |
active |
| Block 21 / W Residences building team |
HOA / building services |
COI on file for renovation |
active |
| Championship Title — Awoods ([email protected]) |
Title agent |
2025-11-05 "3603- DEED" thread |
(closing closed) |
| First Horizon — Dawn Wolfe + Matt Westervelt |
Mortgage lender |
Financing |
active |
| State Farm — Nikki Tate ([email protected]) |
Homeowner insurance |
Carrier |
active |
| CoConstruct |
Project management software |
Weekly summaries |
active |
| Pinnacle Financial Partners — Brent Boltwood |
PLOC ($600K) |
Renewing May 2026 |
active |
| ServisFirst Bank — Sophie Membrino |
Separate PLOC |
Renewing May 2026 |
active |
| Pearce Bevill |
CPA |
Personal-residence + Augusta rule + cap-vs-expense splits |
active |
Companies & vendors
| Vendor |
Service |
Cadence |
Capex / expense |
Notes |
| Sound of Work LLC |
GC (Phases 1+2) |
project |
capex |
Lead |
| Wilkes Build |
Specialty + multi-unit |
project |
capex |
|
| DW Residential LLC |
Renovation contractor |
project |
capex |
$75K Mar 2026 |
| Block 21 / W Residences |
HOA + building services |
recurring |
expense |
|
| State Farm |
Insurance |
recurring |
expense |
|
| First Horizon |
Mortgage |
monthly |
expense |
|
| Travis County / TCAD |
Property tax |
annual |
expense |
|
Finances
Bank accounts
| Institution |
Account # / last-4 |
Type |
Status |
Signatories |
Notes |
| Brex |
•••• 3636 |
operating |
active |
Austin |
Renovation expenses |
Credit cards
(Personal cards used; not at entity level since this is not an LLC.)
Loans / liabilities
| Lender |
Type |
Outstanding |
Terms |
PG status |
Notes |
| First Horizon |
Mortgage on W 3603 |
TBD per Final CD (Renfroe Purchase Final CD.pdf) |
TBD |
n/a (Austin personal) |
Closed 2025-10-28 |
| Pinnacle |
Personal LOC |
$600K facility |
Originated 2022-07-13; restated 2025-05-12; renewing May 2026 |
n/a (Austin personal) |
Brent Boltwood |
| ServisFirst |
Personal LOC |
TBD |
Renewing May 2026 |
n/a (Austin personal) |
Sophie Membrino |
Tax accounts & posture
- Returns filed: Personal residence on Austin's 1040; Schedule A mortgage interest deduction; no Schedule E unless Augusta-rule rentals occur.
- NOL carryforward: n/a.
- Tax year-end: Calendar year.
- Foreign tax credits: n/a.
- Specific elections: §121 capital-gains exclusion available on future sale (subject to ownership + use tests). Augusta rule §280A(g) intended.
- Open tax positions:
- Renovation capitalization vs. expense splits (Pearce 2026 return).
- Augusta-rule operational status — has RENFROE actually rented W 3603 for any business-meeting days yet?
Capital flows (in / out)
- 2025-10-28 closing: purchase price TBD per Final CD; financing stack First Horizon + Pinnacle + ServisFirst + Austin's personal liquidity.
- Renovation outflows: $75K to DW Residential Mar 2026 + ongoing Sound of Work / Wilkes Build invoices.
Real assets
| Asset |
Description |
Carrying value |
Market value |
Notes |
| 210 Lavaca #3603 |
Penthouse condo (Level 36), W Austin Residences |
TBD basis |
~$4,111,300 |
Texas homestead protected |
Insurance & compliance
| Coverage / filing |
Carrier / authority |
Status |
Notes |
| Homeowner / condo |
State Farm |
active |
Synology Expenses/2026 Insurance.pdf |
| Builder's-risk / renovation insurance |
TBD |
likely required |
Remodel/COI - Block 21.pdf on file |
| HOA |
RHP Block 21 LLC + Block 21 Master Condominium Community + Block 21 Condominium Community (3 sub-HOA layers) |
active |
Same three layers as 3101/3103/2612 |
| Texas homestead exemption |
Travis County / TCAD |
filed 2026-02-10 |
Synology Texas-Form-50-114-Rev5-22-36-2026-02-10 |
| Property tax |
Travis County / TCAD |
active |
|
Intercompany relationships
- Funded by: Austin personally (financing stack: First Horizon mortgage + Pinnacle / ServisFirst PLOCs + personal liquidity).
- Funds: Renovation contractors (paid via Brex 3636 / personal cards / financing facilities).
- Receivables / payables to siblings: Augusta-rule rentals would create an inflow from RENFROE S-corp (planned, not yet operational).
Open litigation / disputes
None.
Documents & records
- Synology (
/mnt/synology-cloud/Business/Personal Investments - Real Estate/W 3603/):
- Closing/ — Closing Packet, RECORDED Warranty Deed, Renfroe Purchase Final CD, RENFROE POA - Unit 3603, multiple amendments, Texas REALTORS Seller's Disclosure Notices, 210 Lavaca St #3603 Inspection, 2025-1-4298 Tax Certificate, Title Commitment, Appraisal, fully-executed receipted contract
- Drafts/ — TXR 1903 amendments, 2025.09.15 Contract
- Floorplan/ — Level 36 Penthouse architectural drawing + W 3603 Floorplan.pdf
- Expenses/ — full Sound of Work / Wilkes Build estimate + invoice cascade for renovation;
2026 Insurance.pdf; Renfroe Balcony Tiles Invoice.pdf
- First Horizon Financing/ — Wire Transfer Reference Guide, CHECKING ACCOUNT REFERENCE GUIDE, Online Banking, 2025.10.23 First Horizon Signature Card; Supporting documents
- Remodel/ — COI - Block 21, Agreement Concerning Work within a Unit (2 versions), Penthouse Plan, DGI Report 1, Previous Owner Remodel, Residential Renovation Contract
- HOA/ —
2026.05.01 W 3603 HOA Master.pdf, Community.pdf, Shared.pdf
- Texas Form 50-114 Homestead Exemption at folder root
- M365 mailbox
[email protected]: closing thread (Oct 2025), Sound of Work / Wilkes Build / DW Residential, Khalid Amiri HOA-balcony, CoConstruct weekly summaries, Pinnacle PLOC renewal, Pay Apps
- Repo files:
context/entities.md § W 3603; context/by-property-deep-dive.md § 4
Open questions
- W 3603 actual purchase price — extract from Renfroe Purchase Final CD.
- First Horizon W 3603 mortgage terms — rate, amortization, balance.
- Pinnacle bridge balance — separate from PLOC; status post-Mita takeout.
- Augusta rule operational status — has RENFROE actually rented W 3603 for any business-meeting days yet?
- Wilkes Build vs DW Residential — same firm or distinct engagements?
- Total renovation budget + actual to date — Sound of Work estimates + invoices + Wilkes work + DW Residential running total.
- Pinnacle vs. ServisFirst PLOC — consolidated view of unsecured personal credit lines.
- Parent: None (personally held).
- Children: None.
- Sibling cross-references: W 3101 + W 3103 (same building, sub-LLC W 3101 Holdings); 210 Lavaca #2612 (same building, personally held).
- Out-of-scope cross-references: E.A. Renfroe & Company (RENFROE) — Augusta-rule renter. Separate S-corp; rentals would flow Austin → RENFROE → S-corp deduction.
Revision log
| Date |
Author |
Change |
| 2026-05-09 |
Claude session |
Initial population from context/entities.md, context/by-property-deep-dive.md §4, supporting Synology + M365 metadata. |