Cost segregation can be an effective way to accelerate depreciation and reduce taxes, but it’s important to work with a firm that has strong experience in your local market.

We live in Roswell, GA, looking for a firm that can handle everything with us. 

One thing that stood out is how many investors have not been exposed to the importance dealing with the same core challenges:• Knowing what to analyze vs over-analyzing• Wanting to network but not knowing how to approach it• Trying to move from “learning mode” to first real dealThis week I’m focused on breaking down:•Simple deal analysis frameworks that don’t require advanced spreadsheets•How to actually start conversations with investors, lenders & agents (without feeling awkward or spammy)•What beginners should prioritize before their first buy-&-holdNo guru talk — just practical steps & real conversations.If you’re early in your investing journey: 👉 What’s your biggest obstacle right now — analysis, capital, confidence or connections?

There are two types of cost segregation study companies.1 - An engineering firm where a professional will stop by to analyze the property and provide you a report based on his/her findings.2 - An engineering firm that will send you a questionnaire.

Interesting perspective — especially the headless + API-first approach.One thing that stood out to me is that even with a lean stack like this, the upstream address selection still feels like the real leverage point.

TY Caleb.Hi Caleb,Quick update — after a lot of phone calls, I did end up finding someone.What stood out was how willing he was to step in, how well he knew his stuff, and how genuinely generous he was with his time.

I recently reviewed a panel discussion from Phocuswright featuring senior leaders from Airbnb, Marriott, and Casago, and it offered a clear look into where short-term rentals are heading.A few themes stood out:• Airbnb is building a broader hospitality ecosystem through services, experiences, and hotels• Marriott is expanding deeper into professionally managed homes with strict operating and brand standards• Arbitrage-heavy models like Sonder were called out as fragile in changing market conditions• The industry is moving away from “any door will rent” toward fewer, higher-quality, better-operated propertiesMy takeaway from this conversation:Short-term rentals are moving away from being just alternative lodging and toward full-scale hospitality.Operators who focus on quality, systems, local expertise, and guest experience will win.Those relying on thin margins, arbitrage, or volume without standards will struggle.How we’re implementing this in our property management businessInstead of chasing door count or volume, we’re doubling down on:• Property selection over scale, only onboarding homes that can meet hospitality-level standards• Operational systems, including standardized inspections, preventive maintenance, and guest communication workflows• Local expertise, with boots-on-the-ground teams who can make real-time decisions and recommendations• Experience-driven stays, layering in services, amenities, and curated local recommendations beyond just the stay• Owner alignment, working only with owners who understand that quality and consistency drive long-term performanceThe goal isn’t to manage more properties.It’s to operate better properties.Curious how others here are approaching this shift:• Are you adjusting your model in response to where the industry is heading?

Reading through your post, what stood out to me was that you’re thinking about scaling responsibility, not just chasing returns.

What stood out to me is your point about “forcing the upside” instead of relying on market appreciation.

This property stood out because of its low entry price and clear opportunity to build equity through renovation.