Depreciation helps reduce the taxable rental profit, potentially bringing it to zero or even creating a loss, which can carry forward to offset future rental income or other capital gains.For high wage earners, other tax strategies could include leveraging cost segregation studies to accelerate depreciation on rental properties through bonus depreciation, taking advantage of tax-deferred exchanges (like a 1031 exchange), or maximizing deductions related to property expenses (mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, repairs, etc.).

It's in senate right now and if it passes, bonus depreciation goes back up to 100%. 

Round Rock is also worth looking into and even Killeen. 

What a lot of people think:Bonus depreciation is only for new properties or acquisitions.The truth:You can retroactively apply bonus depreciation to property placed in service after September 27, 2017, when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed changing various rules.The IRS allows you to claim missed depreciation deductions by adjusting your current year's tax return, without needing to amend the previous year's returns.This is typically done through a change in accounting method using IRS Form 3115.

The truth is, you don't have the intent to occupy this home year-round as a primary residence, but you do have the intent to occupy it for a portion of the year (during ski season).A primary residence is a place you plan to live for pretty much year-round.

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.

This has all been accomplished in just a few short months.5.Tax Benefits & Investor Alignment: We’ve lined up cost segregation studies, allowing our investors to benefit from bonus depreciation in Year 1.

I believe you just need to have it rented for 1 week in the year to use the bonus depreciation after the cost seg, correct?

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.

Bali’s Airbnb market is pretty hot, especially with the strong tourist demand year-round.