Other than reduced bonus depreciation (if you're using that strategy), without any tax law changes, rates will be largely the same for 2025 as 2024, so you may not lose much by delaying receipt of the bonus by a month or two. 

In general, Cohan is overhyped by gurus who mis-promote it as a loophole for people who do not bother to keep records and receipts.

Some portfolio or private lenders may waive this rule, so it’s worth exploring.While waiting for the 6 months, finalize renovations, stabilize the property with tenants, and ensure all paperwork (leases, receipts) is organized.

I'm still awaiting receipt of November's rent from Wake County Housing Authority for a property in Raleigh, NC - that I manage on behalf of a client, who I aided in buying the property as his Realtor. 

& track my job costs against each category so I can compare my budget vs actuals and calculate the variances.For example:Electrical Budget: $4,000Electrical Actual: $6,300Variance: +$2,300This process is more tedious because you have to breakdown each invoice or receipt and allocate the costs to each Category, but it really helps you understand where you are spending your money and why you went over budget.Otherwise, it sounds like you are having trouble measuring employee productivity?  

I’m old school and pen and paper all my expenses then jam a receipt in a folder for each property.

.📝 Pro Tip: Keep receipts & records to back up your claims.

California charges a minimum tax of $800 a year per LLC, and more if you have gross receipts in excess of $250k.

File all receipts in a dedicated Google Drive folder.

California charges a minimum tax of $800 a year per LLC, and more if you have gross receipts in excess of $250k.