Are you looking at the maintenance/repair costs of the homes once in place, W/S/G costs. septic expense if applicable? 

If less than two years, cost seg probably isn't a good route.

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Similarly, a credit report fee upfront is reasonable, but these can often be avoided as well.

Here's an article with things to consider when selecting a cost segregation company.

Most cost segregation firms will provide a free cost/benefit analysis quote to help you determine if the tax benefits from the study will outweigh the costs.

The main reason is that it is not initially set up for a Real Estate business like other “real estate-specific” accounting software.

Can you speak on how you source granite slabs cost effectively?

Is my thinking correct that homes in highly appreciated areas won't benefit as much from Cost Seg. 

Does this approach seem reasonable, or am I undervaluing the property?