He also severed a roof joist to make way for a sewer vent pipe, which will now require repair (I believe that I will need a structural engineer to sign off on a mitigation plan). 

For example, an engineered cost segregation study is a very in depth study that includes an onsite visit and the engineers look at the blueprints of your property and typically results in the most tax benefits.

It's mind blowing for me now seeing my early prompts and how I've molded AI to use as a tool that used in so many of my workflows now.Happy Engineering!

This is the first year I can file taxes as a Real Estate Professional since prior years I always had my W2 engineering job.

Most investors I know treat it as a market awareness tool, not a primary sourcing engine.

Professionally, I’m a civil and environmental engineer and work as an engineering consultant.

When I executed this, I hired an engineered study for this.

I went to Ohio State for engineering and minor in business. 

Here's what I'd prioritize:1) Engineering-based approach - The IRS prefers studies backed by actual engineering analysis, not just software estimates2) Local market knowledge - Firms familiar with Atlanta construction will be more accurate3) CPA integration - They should work seamlessly with your tax preparer4) Audit defense - Make sure they'll stand behind the study if questionedFor residential properties, you have more options now than a few years ago.

so I get the value engineering these homes to fit the market and competition.