To identify them, you’ll want to do a cost segregation study, which breaks down your total building cost into categories that allow faster depreciation.There are a couple of things to watch out for.

I hope you're able to make lots of connections to get that break through so you can create your vision in real estate.One thing I may recommend, if you haven't done so already, is to learn about Trusts and LLCs as you begin your real estate investment journey.

It's gonna cost me $10k to start and I should break even in 2.25 months.I was told similar when I did FBA by Amazon ten years ago and I was thriving.

I’m here to learn as much as I can and eventually break into investing with the right guidance and partnerships.I’m highly motivated, legally disabled, and determined to build a future for myself through real estate.

I offered to deduct the following from the security deposit:Two weeks’ rent as an early termination fee (due to breaking the lease before the end of the renewal term).Cleaning and plumbing repair costs associated with the washer box leak.These deductions would leave approximately one-quarter of the security deposit to be returned.Here are my questions, and feel free to add any more thoughts:1- Do I have a binding renewal of the lease by "implied action"?

The good news is it’s calculated daily, so if you’re only a little late, it’s usually just a few bucks.For example, paying $2,000 fifteen days late might cost you around $6 or $7 in interest – annoying, but not a big deal.

The only full article I could find wasAnthropic gave its AI chatbot Claude a small store to run, and the results were... interesting.https://tech.co/news/anthropic-gives-claude-ai-store-to-run"While the model, named Cladius, excelled at some tasks, there were plenty of hallucinations, and a brief identity crisis (where Claudius thought it was a human), which didn’t deemed the AI a pretty bad business owner."

Instead, you can unlock 100% bonus depreciation on assets with a useful life under 20 years.This includes:•Furniture & appliances•Flooring•Window coverings•Landscaping & outdoor lighting•Fencing, driveways, and patiosThese can often make up 20–35% of the purchase price — all potentially depreciated in Year 1 with a cost segregation study.Cost Segregation Friendly Features = Faster Write-OffsCertain property features allow you to break down the building into faster-depreciating components:Look for:•High-end finishes (luxury fixtures, lighting, smart tech)•Pools, patios, outdoor kitchens•Detached garages, ADUs•Upgraded appliances and built-insThe more non-structural components a property has, the more value a cost segregation study can carve out into 5-, 7-, and 15-year buckets.Newer or Recently Renovated Homes = Richer DepreciationNew builds or heavily renovated homes often pack in:•New HVAC systems•High-efficiency appliances•Premium flooring, tile, and cabinetryNot only are these attractive to guests — they’re also gold for depreciation, since they’re assigned shorter useful lives and can be depreciated more quickly.Higher Purchase Price = Bigger DeductionsIt sounds obvious, but worth repeating: the more expensive the property, the more there is to depreciate.A $1M STR might yield $200K–$300K+ in bonus depreciation in Year 1.

Takes like 30 seconds of my time when something breaks.

It’s not for everyone — but it’s a powerful option depending on your income and goals.Happy to break this down further if helpful or share examples of how others have structured it.