Cost segregation on multifamily

[Andy C.]

Hi everyone,

I just purchased my first multi-family apartment building and I'm in the process of preparing taxes like all of you.

I'm trying to understand if cost segregation and depreciating the property is something that is generally advised as I understand it there is a recapture when the property is sold or 1031 exchange but helps to offset the income that comes in.

There's a chance that I could sell these properties in 5 to 10 years but if they perform well I can also see them being a buy-and-hold for a much longer turned in that.

[Clayton Collins]

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-investors-pay-attention-cost-segregation/

They just had an article on it.