@Devan Dorzokit's hard to say exactly what defines a 'major' rehab but 60K certainly seems major

The tax law does NOT define specific requirements or standards for cost segregation studies, and neither does the IRS.

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Really really wish BP would embrace creating a glossary and leading the way to defining these terms for the industry.

All that to say, I think clearly defining what your short-term/long-term goals with real estate investing are will help you make a decision. 

So, your CPA is correct in saying that the insurance proceeds won't be taxable assuming they were used to repair or replace the damaged portion of the property.Cost Segregation Study (CSS): A CSS is a tax planning tool that allows you to accelerate depreciation deductions by identifying and reclassifying certain components of your property as shorter-lived assets.

At least in how I define it.  

It's not a panacea and it's not for everyone but for the really outgoing who want to get with people to do deals and don't need heavy defined how-to-content will get way more value than the cost. 

To start investing in rental properties, define your investment strategy, such as house hacking, buy-and-hold rentals, or flipping.

Isn't wholesaling defined as selling a contract?