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Prem S. Feedback on 2025 STR loophole execution
24 November 2025 | 3 replies
If you place it on Airbnb, get guests in, and complete a cost segregation study, you can take bonus depreciation against W2 income as long as you meet the hour requirements.The key parts are: buying the property, putting it in service, tracking your hours, and getting the cost seg report done in time.
Alicia Palleschi Does a cost seg apply to only 1 portion of a multi family?
27 November 2025 | 4 replies
The STR rules matter more than LTR vs STR mix.For the STR portion, if:The average stay is under 7 days andYou materially participateThen that STR activity is non-passive, even if you're nowhere near REPS.That means:➡️ STR-side bonus depreciation can offset W-2 income.➡️ LTR-side depreciation stays passive and can’t offset W-2, but still accumulates.This is why many investors carve out a unit for STR specifically.3.
Gerald Yoon What do people think of turn-key SFR as initial investments in real estate?
15 November 2025 | 11 replies
It’s definitely more of a buy and hold play since you’re trading some of the early sweat equity for less headache upfront.
Adam Wachter Tax implications of using one unit in a multifamily property as a STR
17 November 2025 | 10 replies
If the property qualifies as a separate activity, you may be eligible to claim bonus depreciation through a cost segregation study, which can provide substantial upfront deductions — particularly beneficial if you are in a higher tax bracket.However, if your income level is lower, the cost of the study may outweigh the benefit.
William Thompson What Most Investors Forget in the BRRRR Process (And It’s Not the Rehab)
21 November 2025 | 9 replies
Purchase of the property - allocating between building and land.and also loan costs (which comes into play later).2.
Danny Breeden Real Estate by the Numbers Bonus Materials
23 October 2025 | 0 replies
Unfortunately, I am unable to locate the downloadable bonus content and files that accompanied my eBook purchase.I have searched my email for the original link provided at the time of download; however, it appears that it may have been inadvertently deleted or moved to my junk mail folder.
Alan Asriants Most investors don't understand that depreciation is owed back when you sell!
26 November 2025 | 43 replies
Alternatively, you could buy another property and take bonus depreciation to offset the tax bill.
Mak K. Commercial Warehouse - 5000 SF- Cost- Development cost
24 November 2025 | 3 replies
With 100% Bonus Depreciation on all new properties purchased and occupied after Jan. 19, 2025.
Seth Weaver Why Build-to-rent can be such a good play!!
29 October 2025 | 12 replies
Great play, becoming a bigger and bigger fan of this considering the cost of old inventory. 
David De La Torre Cleveland Rental Property Utility Question: What can I legally make the tenant pay?
19 November 2025 | 6 replies
You can use these to identify when the leak started, compare to when tenant informed you (time they are responsible) and then see how long it took you to get it fixed (time you are responsible).Bonus Points?