Here’s an example of bonus depreciation.Here are some of the current trends that are highlighting the importance of a cost segregation study.Contract Logistics Expansion: Experiencing growth in contract logistic divisions leading to outsourced warehousing and distribution activities.Warehouse Technology Advancements: Integration of AI, robotics and IoT allows for operational efficiencies including reduced labor costs and improved safety.Warehouse Automation Growth: Significant growth signals a need for efficiencies and the adoption of new technology.Warehouse Space Expansion: There are ongoing developments in the warehouse space to help support the growing demand for infrastructure and warehouse space.Robotics and AI investments: There is a demand for faster throughput and immediate fulfillment which is causing investors to invest more into AI and robotics.Cost segregation becomes an even more critical tax strategy as there is an increase in investments in automation and technology as it frees up cash by creating additional tax savings.Some of the financial benefits that a warehouse investor can expect from a cost segregation study include:An increase in cash flow for automationImmediate tax savingsEnhanced warehouse property valueImproved warehouse ROI by reducing tax liabilities and increasing cash flow.There are many items that can be reclassified for accelerated depreciation through the use of a cost segregation study.

USPS contract workers building a robot to sort mail, Travel Nurses, Professionals relocating, A medical group rotating out their new surgical Dr. residents for training in jax  :) A husband of 33 years that got pushed out by his wife - hoping to go back.. but he is still renting from us ...yikes - no judgment! 

Maybe robots will be able to do these jobs soon, that’s what I keep hearing but I remain skeptical lol.  

If you get a loan application like that and they tell you your interest rate or leverage will be based on the answers expect the loan administration to also be robotic which is often adverse to your objective as a borrower. 

I used to work in consulting for the robotic division at DHL Supply Chain.

Robots catching robots.

At the same time, many of these “investor friendly” lenders operate like robots without the ability to adapt to the situations that arise in construction lending which makes the construction administration process far more difficult than necessary.

Invest in a stock or fund with a huge upside on appreciation (think AI / Robotics).  

Invest in a stock or fund with a huge upside on appreciation (think AI / Robotics).

AI / Robotics are pretty certain bets to me.