We have seen properties for as low as $100k benefit from engineered cost segregation studies. 

We have been swept by the influencers touting the benefits of cost seg, so we are wondering how come nobody ever mentioned that it might not fully appy during the first year in service.You relied on two almost equally awful sources of information: influencers and IRS publications.

You could also explain that keeping more liquidity helps you address any potential issues quickly, which benefits both parties.

There are good tax benefits, but you should really decide on whether you want to own and operate a business that requires as much upkeep as STR before exploring it further.

It helped I got to work through the options myself, a job benefit maybe haha.  

Then after a few months, you will appreciate the expense of outsourcing, and the benefits.

Plus a contractor will ask for every single change that benefits them.

As a quieter person, it’s reassuring to know that others will enjoy sharing their journey, and I’ll definitely use that approach.Also, I’m glad you commented on this post because I actually found this meetup indirectly through your podcast with Andrew Freed.

I'm giving Marco the benefit of the doubt that he intends to keep his reputation and get this thing done right.  

This fact makes accelerated depreciation seem unattractive as it feels like we are not getting any IMMEDIATE benefit out of his half of the depreciation expense.