Has anyone used the DIY tool, and are there risks?

In this case I would personally use DIY cost seg, they offer audit protection.

Every extra week vacant often costs more than the savings from DIY labor.A few common rules of thumb:If the unit can rent quickly at a strong rate, owners lean toward outsourcing to minimize downtime.If it’s a lower-rent unit with lighter work, some will DIY to protect margins.Anything involving trades (plumbing, electrical, flooring, major cleaning) usually gets outsourced for quality and timeline control.Location and rent level matter, but speed and reliability usually drive the decision.

The most successful investors I work with know when to delegate, when to DIY and when to bring in the professionals.

Some common problems DIY landlords face as they grow:1) Communication Constraints: your day job doesn't always allow you to focus on landord issues2) Accounting: spreadsheets can be used, but unless you master Excel, can be a challenge.

Many investors who started out with construction skills started the DIY method.

For family ventures we have utilized LLC's, however the best advice I can provide is make sure your operating agreements are clear for the good and the bad even with family.

The estimate I got from DIY Cost Seg was the highest.

DIY may work on very small, low-risk properties, but with commercial assets and heavy improvements, many investors use a professional study to set a solid baseline.

Is DIY cost segregation allowed?