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That's the key component that is usually missing when I hear other entrepreneurs/investors say they don't like QBO.Hope that helps!

You can take bonus depreciation on any property that has assets that qualify.So to answer your question, yes, you can take bonus depreciation on components of a house that is used as a MTR.However, what you may want to determine from a conversation with an accountant is whether the activity will be treated as active or passive.The next question would be, even if you can do a cost segregation study, would the added depreciation from bonus depreciation be beneficial.

Quote from @Ian Hutton: Hey everyone, My question is what are the key components you look for when doing market research?

This means everything—from the building components (as allocated by a cost segregation study) to the new furniture—must be installed, fully operational, and ready for guests to use before the end of the calendar year to claim the full deduction on the tax return filed in 2026 for the 2025 tax year.To be fully balanced, you should also research "Depreciation Recapture" when you sell.

If this is in keeping with your asset allocation structure and you are heavier in the market than your plan outlines I think RE can be an excellent bond type fund component.

(Cost segregation identifies components with shorter lives—e.g., cabinets, appliances—allowing faster write-offs.

What are some important components I should consider?

A study breaks your property down into components (e.g., flooring, appliances, electrical, landscaping, etc.) and reclassifies certain portions from 27.5-year property to 5-, 7-, or 15-year property.

Good plan to start in Baltimore with boots on the ground—keep it simple and systemize: pick a tight buy box, then run a “Noise-to-Numbers” scan on volume (agent MLS pulls, 2–3 wholesalers, and one direct-to-seller list), comp only within close radius and similar beds/baths/condition, and budget rehab with two contractor walks plus a contingency; start with light cosmetic flips to test your GC and processes before tackling heavy value-add.