Although the study may increase the gain, the gain may be taxed at a much lower rate making it a beneficial investment.If a property is purchased with the intention to flip or own for a short period of time (less than 3 years), a cost segregation study may not be significant.SHOULD I GET A COST SEGREGATION STUDY BEFORE OR AFTER REHABBING MY PROPERTY?

A friend of mine invested in one last year—apartments upstairs, a small coffee shop downstairs - and the combination of income streams made it a steady performer.Scaling with a 1031 Exchange:While not applicable unless you sell a property, planning for a 1031 exchange could help you scale quickly while avoiding capital gains taxes.

I'm exploring ways to access equity without selling.

I would also question how the house gained 55k in equity, or ~24% in 2 years when interest rates rose and demand fell.

As for why the US, simple - trust, market size, and access to information.

Are you trying to hand your “friend” a 50% taxable gain that you’re going to keep?

With a license, you'll have access to systems for prospecting & training.

No capital gains in Belize.  

The purpose of this type of method is to gain an income stream on a monthly basis, which t-bills don't do.

Does it outweigh paying the capital gains tax?