Second, many of the strategies are particular to my situation, like a cost segregation study.

Certainly appliances and fixtures and as far as I understand, other improvements. 7) Regarding a cost segregation study, given my property purchase of 2021 and in-service date of 2022, am I correct in thinking I could still have a study done and use 100% bonus depreciation for 2022?

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Study investment homes.

Yes, you can do a cost segregation study in a year after the property is placed into service.However, you will need to file a form 3115 which basically says you screwed up the depreciation in the past and as a result recalculating the depreciation.

Vacation homes take some planning, I personally think shooting for break even profit/loss with a vacation home is a good tax strategy but if it is a cash cow I would gladly just pay the tax as you still come out significantly ahead and if you have one I probably wouldn't bother with a cost seg study unless you are getting extremely high rents.

Study the market.

Almost all builders can do the development work for you, but that's a unknown cost and nobody can give you an accurate quote without studying the site.