Unfortunately, you miss out on a lot of the cool tax benefits you’d get with long-term real estate investing—like long-term capital gains rates, bonus depreciation, 1031 exchanges, depreciation, etc.Another thing to keep in mind is that when you buy a property to flip, you can’t just deduct the purchase price right away.

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.

You can hire hourly staff with bonus incentives to help you do your volume.

Thanks in advance for considering.Purchased a home for $700kCompleted $25k in renovationsCompleted a cost seg study (80% bonus) that resulted in $80k in passive losses for that tax yearWhat if we now sold that property for $800k.

I would pay a bonus based on staying under budget, finishing on time. 

-Fencing at least the backyards would be a bonus for tenants.

But really like others are saying to get affordable housing you need to utilize land/lands that already have infrastructure in place and systems that can handle the water and sewer and storm.. so density bonus's are what is needed .

In August 1999, TREC amended Section 535.20 of the TREC rules to provide that for purposes of that section, the term "valuable consideration" includes, but is not limited to: 1) money; 2) gifts of merchandise having a retail value greater than $50; 3) rent bonuses; and 4) discounts.

My unit is in San Jose, so bonus points for those in the Bay Area!

Cost segregation studies on condos typically result in a lot of 5 year life which is eligible for 60% bonus depreciation in 2024.