On all surfaces. 

Of course, the answer to this is to never sell without a 1031 exchange, and you'll never have to pay CA a dime.Consolidation Exchanges- If you would like to minimize your portfolio and channel your equity into a larger investment like an apartment complex or commercial real estate, you could do what we call a consolidation exchange by selling multiple properties and acquiring a larger property with the proceeds, all while deferring the tax and any depreciation.

The weakening dollar isn’t just a vacation problem, it’s a structural economic pressure that trickles into real estate, construction, and long-term affordability.As the USD slides against currencies like the Euro, CAD, and MXN, we’re likely to see continued upward pressure on construction costs, especially for imported materials — which still make up a surprising chunk of our supply chain (from finish hardware to specialty windows to HVAC components).

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Not everybody can:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1121063-expla...Assuming that you can use more depreciation, here is a very generic snapshot of how your situation might turn out:- land: not depreciable at all- land improvements (fences, driveways, landscaping): 40% bonus- personal property (appliances, carpets, cabinets): 100% Section 179 or 40% bonus- the building itself: no bonus, slow depreciationIn order to break out the components I mentioned, you will normally need either a cost segregation study or a detailed breakdown from your builder, plus someone qualified to do the sorting.  

But not all properties are created equal when it comes to depreciation and often times especially with first time investors  So, what exactly makes a property more depreciable? 

You are 100% correct, if they are making all this money on hotels, they wouldn't be/wouldn't need to teach.  99.99999/100 times, the "gurus" make a majority of their income selling a dream rather than creating the dream. 

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@Amber Stout It is important to note 100% bonus depreciation only applies to assets (building components and site work/improvements) with a class life of 20 years or less, not 27.5-, 31-, or 39-year assets (structural components) such as roofs, HVAC, fire protection and alarm, etc.

That means you may not be able to deduct the full depreciation against your W-2 income right away — but the good news is, unused losses roll forward and can be used in future years or when you sell.So yes, based on everything you shared, your duplex qualifies for bonus depreciation on the eligible components placed in service in 2025.