The primary goal of cost segregation is to identify components that are not real property and therefore can be depreciated faster (typically over five, seven, and 15 years).

With older buildings, we need to be careful with the components of the building, such as roof, driveways, mechanicals.If you have to change the roof in the next 5 years, there goes any cash flow.

AmEx or Discover?

I won't go into details here about what that means, but, would suggest that you check out their detailed videos that demonstrate how it works.4) It allows you to be able to immediately discover information about anyone whom you might be meeting with, before the meeting.

Does anyone have any actual data on the return on this component (previous appraisals, paired sales analysis, comparison on new construction with/without rooftop decks)? 

After closing, we discovered that for about 5-6 of the properties, tenants had been granted "sweetheart leases", well below market rates, extending through 2027 and beyond.

I think, in general, unless you're an extremely high W2 earner just looking to get into real estate for tax purposes, buying for cash flow gives you the durability to weather market fluctuations as you're never in a position where your back is against the wall and you need to sell... unless you have debt coming due.Now, that being said, if the true cash flow, after allocating for all expenses, vacancy, maintenance, capex, etc. is in the black, then I think taking a 5% CoC return in an appreciating market isn't a bad move, especially if there is a component of value-add. 

I visited the area and discovered it would be stable, affordable, and profitable.

This deal, valued at over €200 million, positions TPG to take advantage of Ireland’s robust housing demand, especially in the greater Dublin area where Quintain’s land bank could produce up to 7,700 new units.France: Quick Office Lease-Up at Paris Mixed-Use ComplexIn France, the office component of the Emblem complex near Paris is quickly filling up.

The C Buyer's lender could discover that you are not yet the Seller of Record when they do appraisals, etc.