I purchased my first duplex in June of this year, and I am evaluating conducting a cost segregation myself OR hiring a firm to complete it.

If you decide to outsource it, you might look into firms that specialize in engineered studies for investors.

I know the statute of limitations is around 10 years or something like that so I actually have some other judgment so I'm gonna give it to this firm.

Hello,Writing to learn form other investors about their experience in cost segregation for Florida rental property:1) Any firms you can recommend, based on your experience?

Profile here for reference: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/amyb289It stood out as oddly out of place to me to the point where I recalled it and was able to dig it up tonight.Anyway, again...

I actually keep a list our bookkeeping firm recommends based on firms/individuals we and our Clients have had good experiences with as well as I've personally had good experiences with.

For a SFH STR, you're right to avoid the big firms — an engineered study from them typically runs $3k–$16k and just doesn't pencil on a single property.A few things worth knowing before you pick a provider:1.

Essentially, your CPA is needed for reviewing the numbers and filing the return, but it's the engineering firms that actually perform the cost segregation study like walking the property, identifying components, and assigning the asset classifications that make the whole strategy work.

Timing, income positioning, and documentation quality have mattered more to me than simply accelerating depreciation.1)I’ve found that whether a firm is local is far less important than whether they produce a truly engineered, defensible report.

Waivers don’t always hold up the way people expect.What I typically recommend:Keep signage (you’ve done this right)Add clear language in House RulesSend a friendly but firm pre-arrival safety messageEnsure your insurance carrier knows you added a saunaIf anything, I’d prioritize tightening your listing language to properly market the sauna — that’s where the incremental revenue really comes from.Curious — are you seeing strong winter demand in Blue Ridge already, or are you installing ahead of peak season?