The key is being clear on your phase, build the engine first, then decide where to steer it.

The study looks at metrics like job growth consistency, wage gains, high-tech GDP concentration, and how well metros hold up when national momentum slows.From an investor lens, that matters more than boom-cycle spikes.Why Huntsville’s inclusion is notable:• High concentration of engineering, defense, and aerospace employment• Federal and long-term contract-driven job base reduces cycle risk• Continued in-migration even as other markets cool• Strong alignment between wage growth and housing demandThis isn’t a market built on tourism, speculative tech, or short-term capital inflows.

When I was managing a portfolio, my Airbnb and VRBO reps were both constantly pushing flexible cancellations, so I'm sure that is factored into their magic algorithm.

So, start from there and do the reverse engineering.

Quote from @Steven Coulis: This thread is a bit old but the DIY/automated online options have evolved since, with some new players (including SegWize) entering the market...as well as some tech-enabled but still fully-engineered options like Segtax.I think the expansion of DIY options and the benefits of cost seg is great for investors of smaller properties, but I would highly suggest speaking with a tax advisor/CPA first to put together a plan and ensure you can actually use the additional depreciation first!

First thing I learned how to do was fly a single engine airplane.

I would recommend speaking with a local architect and local civil engineer.

A cost seg engineer can easily calculate your estimated potential benefits from your current depreciation schedule and provide you a quote, so you can determine if it is worth pursuing.  

I recently purchased an office building and an engineering firm reached out to me and suggested that I do cost segregation for the building to save on taxes.I have read about it vaguely (separation of personal versus other assets and use of depreciation in various years to achieve this).

I believe this is done through an algorithmic process based on time on market and potentially the previous bids.