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

Section 469(c)(7) provides an exception that allows qualifying taxpayers to treat rental real estate activities as nonpassive, enabling them to deduct losses against other types of income.

nice job I grew up flipping land I love that play still fund land flippers to this day is a niche of lending that I have carved out.. 

Beginning to pay down properties more aggressively will help get to not only having more income coming thru each month; but also help me when I am ready to maybe buy more down the line with less mortgages tied to my name?   

How long will it take to complete our return?

Once you read the explanation below, you will understand how REALLY bad things can be if you don't get the letters but go through with the purchase.First, the owner/seller should have a clause in the lease requiring tenants to sign (or object to in writing) tenant estoppel letters if presented to them.

The original plan was to use the equity to build in a few years, but we were blessed with triplets so things got a lot tighter.

I’m living in Austin, Texas, and I’m new to real estate investing.

Welcome to BP Mike! 

@Jake Hughes A 1031 exchange is a great way to indefinitely defer all of the capital gains taxes, and gain access to that tax to use over time for your own benefit.