Looking for a recommendation for a cost segregation service

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Looking for a recommendation for a cost segregation service

Sandeep Dhall
Investor · Austin TX · Member since 2015 · 68 posts · 32 votes

Where and how can I find a reasonably priced cost segregation experts. How much should I budget. My portfolio ranges from 100-500k per house.

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Accountant · San Diego, CA · Member since 2019 · 1k+ posts · 552 votes
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Quote from @Gian Pazzia:

For properties that small, you should budget $450 per property and use software like the one below from a trusted brand that has been in business almost 25 years.  KBKG was the first company ever to launch a self service software for properties this small and it has been through IRS audit numerous times. KBKG also offers FREE audit support and FREE use of their 481(a) depreciation software which produces the attachment schedules that are needed to file the IRS Form 3115.  Tax preparers usually charge another $500 to prepare the 3115 calculation schedules per property so that saves you money.  No other software on the market provides all of this.  

https://www.kbkg.com/residential-costsegregator


Great info to share here! I would also ensure you can even qualify for the cost seg by making sure you either qualify for REPS(real estate professional status) or STR loophole (short term rental loophole)
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  • Jason WatsonBusiness Member
    CPA · Colorado Springs, CO · Member since 2024 · 98 posts · 83 votes
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    You'll get a zillion responses, but I tend to like CostSegEZ. Fees are very reasonable, and they do a nice job of explaining the inputs.

    [email protected]719-387-9800
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  • Lee RipmaPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Prairie Village, KS · Member since 2015 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Sandeep Dhall

    I use DIY and I love them for the algorithm-based studies. Feel free to DM for a discount code. I personally do a cost seg on every single property I buy (This is not tax or legal advice). 

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  • Account Closed
    Accountant · San Diego, CA · Member since 2019 · 1k+ posts · 552 votes
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    Quote from @Gian Pazzia:

    For properties that small, you should budget $450 per property and use software like the one below from a trusted brand that has been in business almost 25 years.  KBKG was the first company ever to launch a self service software for properties this small and it has been through IRS audit numerous times. KBKG also offers FREE audit support and FREE use of their 481(a) depreciation software which produces the attachment schedules that are needed to file the IRS Form 3115.  Tax preparers usually charge another $500 to prepare the 3115 calculation schedules per property so that saves you money.  No other software on the market provides all of this.  

    https://www.kbkg.com/residential-costsegregator


    Great info to share here! I would also ensure you can even qualify for the cost seg by making sure you either qualify for REPS(real estate professional status) or STR loophole (short term rental loophole)
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  • Julio GonzalezPro Member
    Specialist · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    @Sandeep Dhall Here's an article that you may find helpful when deciding on which cost segregation company to choose. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

    https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1188784-how-t...

    561-253-6640
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  • Alyson Gordon
    Real Estate Broker · Raleigh, NC · Member since 2023 · 79 posts · 57 votes
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    I had a good experience with https://costsegregationservices.com/ and they quoted me $3k each but gave me a discount for doing two at once so it came out to about $5k for both.

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  • Jason WatsonBusiness Member
    CPA · Colorado Springs, CO · Member since 2024 · 98 posts · 83 votes
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    CostSegEZ.com

    $500

    Any property under $2m.

    [email protected]719-387-9800
    WCG CPAs & Advisors4.597 Reviews
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  • Kam NA
    Hinton, WV · Member since 2026 · 1 post · 0 votes
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    Quote from @Sandeep Dhall:

    Where and how can I find a reasonably priced cost segregation experts. How much should I budget. My portfolio ranges from 100-500k per house.




    Great question, for single-family properties in the $100–500k range, you have a few solid options depending on how hands-on you want to be.


    For properties on the lower end of that range, a software-based study ( can run as little as $400–500 per property and holds up well under IRS scrutiny. For properties closer to $400–500k, a full engineering-based study starts to pencil out better, typically $2,500–4,500 because the additional depreciation you unlock justifies the cost.


    The key qualifier most people miss: make sure you can actually use the losses before you spend the money. You'll need either Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) or the short-term rental loophole to offset active income — otherwise the deductions just pile up as passive losses. Worth a quick conversation with your CPA before pulling the trigger.


    With 100% bonus depreciation back in play for 2026, the timing is genuinely good right now. Happy to walk you through what makes sense for your specific portfolio. Feel free to text me directly at 305-791-6025 — happy to answer any questions.


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