Suspended LTR depreciation/losses often aren’t lost, they can carry forward and may be released when you sell, so the “can’t use it” point may be overstated.Real estate sale taxes aren’t just 15–20% LTCG: depreciation recapture, possible 3.8% NIIT, and state tax can raise the effective rate.A 1031 has strict deadlines (45 days identify / 180 days close); if you need more time, consider reverse 1031 or a more passive “parking” option like DSTs.STRs can potentially offset W-2 income, but it’s more complex than “100 hours”—material participation rules and documentation matter.Cost segregation can be powerful but only if the deal supports it; it accelerates depreciation and can affect future recapture.Consolidating into fewer properties can reduce operational risk, but watch market/regulatory/insurance volatility.Best next step: compare hold vs sell taxable vs 1031 with full tax/return components (recapture, NIIT, suspended losses, timing risk).Always consult with a CPA who specializes in real estate.

Remember, cash flow is only one component of what makes a property profitable.

Properly run, you are covered by your dues for major components such as roofs, balconies, pavement and parking, etc. and don't have to deal with landscaping and other items that you do with SFRs.Recently, attitudes toward condos have been increasingly negative because of increasing operating costs, insurance issues, and reserves that were underfunded during boom times. 

I'd make sure just how much extra tax benefit will open up for you annually compared to the cost of the study.You are exactly right - a cost seg will get deferred in a 1031 exchange as long as the property you are purchasing is roughly the same components of things that were cost segregated.

Early conversations give you optionality without committing you to anything.As for timing the 5 year Treasury, even if it drifts lower over the next couple of months, the spread is often the larger and less flexible component.

Suspended LTR depreciation/losses often aren’t lost, they can carry forward and may be released when you sell, so the “can’t use it” point may be overstated.Real estate sale taxes aren’t just 15–20% LTCG: depreciation recapture, possible 3.8% NIIT, and state tax can raise the effective rate.A 1031 has strict deadlines (45 days identify / 180 days close); if you need more time, consider reverse 1031 or a more passive “parking” option like DSTs.STRs can potentially offset W-2 income, but it’s more complex than “100 hours”—material participation rules and documentation matter.Cost segregation can be powerful but only if the deal supports it; it accelerates depreciation and can affect future recapture.Consolidating into fewer properties can reduce operational risk, but watch market/regulatory/insurance volatility.Best next step: compare hold vs sell taxable vs 1031 with full tax/return components (recapture, NIIT, suspended losses, timing risk).Always consult with a CPA who specializes in real estate.

There are 2 important components here to consider.. 1) What qualifies for bonus depreciation when house hacking? 

Arbitrage and cohosting are just jobs with no investor component. 

Overall, the report painted a picture of inflation that was slightly firmer at the headline level but clearly cooling in its core components, reinforcing the view that underlying price momentum continues to moderate heading into 2026.From a policy‑expectations standpoint, the data did little to alter already‑evolving market narratives.

If you have to move mechanicals around, if y'all have natural gas HWT/furnace - then factoring in the exhaust components will be important to ensure proper ventilation.I'd ensure getting an inspection, and reviewing the property condition disclosures to check and see if it has flooded in the past.