Here's an article with additional FAQs on cost segregation studies that you may find helpful.

I started house hacking at 22 and this is what I've learned, my mistakes, and what I regret: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/922/topics/1133476-hous...

talk to your CPA.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1133534-how-d...as for appreciation - that has more to do with the market and less to do with the method of acquisition. 

Here's an article with things to consider when selecting a cost segregation company.

@Lucas SchlundI just read an interesting article about the Detroit STR market environment on Steadily’s blog.

The search function leaves much to be desired, but you'll do best searching "FlipSystems" as one word:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/1182640-lesso...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/1204806-seeki...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1098187-flips...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/1188268-flips...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/1181695-is-fl...I admittedly have not read every reply, but it seems like a sea of red with "Amy B." being the only positive sounding reply on this thread: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/1174732-calli...Is that the person you spoke to as a reference that's his girlfriend?

Details here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1214849-dmv-...I recommend checking them all out initially, I bet you'll have a lot of fun networking!

Typo- topic is supposed to say, first time homeowner looking to get into real estate investing but facing a dilemma!

Here is what I learned, my mistakes, and what I regret house hacking starting at 22: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/922/topics/1133476-hous...Also, in my experience the more uncomfortable you're willing to live, the better the numbers will be.

Searched BP for a post on topic, and there was only 1 10 months ago.