.- While identifying obvious components is a start, a defensible cost segregation study, per the IRS Audit Technique Guide, requires engineering expertise to comprehensively reclassify *all* eligible 5, 7, and 15-year property, not just a few visible items.

In order for something for something to be respected by the IRS as a "cost segregation" study, a qualified engineer needs to come out to the property and do a site visit (see the IRS Audit Techniques Guide).  

One thing I always encourage my clients to do is to secure their investment legally, not just contractually.For example: where possible, I advise them to register a charge against the developer.

The discussion broke investing down into seven broad profiles: Deal Maker, Wealth Builder, Lifestyle Investor, Visionary/Developer, Connector, Analytical Strategist, and Mission-Driven Investor.

We are covered on the development side. 

As a developer with 1200 units built, I give you my opinion. 

Technique is to overwhelm you with the amount of verbiage he produces - think Cliff Clavern on CheersThe Fighter - States a controversial position, then goes into attack mode at anyone who doesn’t 100% agree with his position.

But the real opportunity isn't the plant itself—it's the housing shortage it creates 15 minutes down the road.When a $30B facility breaks ground, the demand for workforce housing explodes in a radius around it.I am currently seeing a massive disconnect in the market:Sellers in secondary markets (like Grayson County, TX and Bibb County, AL) are still pricing land like it's 2020.Developers are desperate for inventory to build modular and single-family subdivisions to house these new workers.My acquisition desk is strictly focused on this "Path of Progress."

There's significant development potential here.

Eventually, I resigned my commission, walked away from grad school and active duty after 13 years, and went full-time in real estate.Since then, I’ve worn a few hats:FlipperReal estate agentRental owner/operatorOff-market acquisitionsSmall land development and infillToday I’m in Boise doing high volume.