There are many times you go to have the tenant vacate and some small leak comes up under a cabinet which could be huge if it is missed.

., cabinets, appliances—allowing faster write-offs.

C- in my mind is replacing cabinets and fixtures in bathrooms and kitchen.

Here’s the 30,000-ft view:What cost seg actually doesA study breaks the property into buckets — 5-, 7-, 15-year stuff (carpet, cabinets, certain exterior, land improvements) vs the 27.5-year building.

Even smaller updates — new cabinets, counters, and lighting — can add $10–15 per sq ft in perceived value when appraisers compare it to dated comps.3.

@Jorge Vazquez  I don't know what is in style now but I can say please keep in mind your cabinets and floors.

I rarely need them to do that as I have a locked supply cabinet in the garage that I restock a couple of times a year when I am at the property.

Like Jason mentioned, chipped paint, a missing cabinet drawer, or any other minor issue results in a "Subject-To" appraisal, meaning that the identified items must be repaired before the appraisal can be accepted by the lender.

Full Paint walls/ceilings (2 coats) 1 $400.00 Refinish kitchen cabinets 1 $100.00 Replace all blinds 1 $180.00 Replace two light bulbs 1 $30.00 Touch up paint tub 1 $60.00 Replace shower rod 1 $30.00 Replace liv room screen/re screen sliding door 1 $120.00 Repair closet doors 1 $120.00 Bathroom sink replacement 1 $350.00 Full clean unit 1 $410.00 Notes: Subtotal $1,800.00 CA recently (this year) implemented very strict security deposit laws.  

That’s where Cost Segregation comes in — a proven, IRS-approved tax strategy that lets real estate investors accelerate depreciation and unlock massive deductions early in ownership.And with the 2025 “One Big Beautiful Bill” bringing back 100% bonus depreciation for qualifying property purchased after January 19, 2025, this strategy just became even more powerful.If you own or plan to buy a rental, multifamily, or commercial property this year, this could be your fastest way to boost cash flow — without raising rent or cutting expenses.What Cost Segregation Actually IsNormally, when you buy a property, the IRS makes you depreciate it over:27.5 years (residential) or 39 years (commercial).That’s a long wait.But a cost segregation study breaks your property into smaller parts — flooring, cabinets, lighting, HVAC units, parking lots, landscaping, etc. — and reclassifies them as shorter-lived assets (5, 7, or 15 years).Then, thanks to the 2025 tax law, anything purchased after January 19, 2025 that falls into those categories can qualify for 100% bonus depreciation.Meaning: you can write off the cost immediately.