The deals typically take full advantage of bonus depreciation, so my basis is substantially reduced during the first year.

Austin has the double bonus as its the capitol of Texas so as the rest of the state does well such as in the oil industry from west Texas, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio etc then they have to pay their state taxes which is even better for Austin.

I might offer a small bonus for X number of leads tagged, but I'm also hesitant to do that as it might encourage them to tag things that shouldn't be tagged. 

The numbers aren't amazing, but seems Cape Coral (33993) area might have a decent chance at an equity play with higher than normal appreciation values which may be a bonus.

I recently listed to the podcast on cost segregation study/ bonus depreciation.

Anyone have any information on when the material participation clock starts and hours you or others spend start counting? ( specifically for a property newly purchased mid tax year new to the investor — in this case u...

Lets call that the :( side.2) And there is the happy side... passive income (syndications, passive partnerships ie medical/dentist offices) and passive losses (depreciation, bonus depreciation via cost segregations common in syndications).

They're pretty helpful with hypothetical questions like this.Thinking longer term, this lot could be developed up to 7 regular dwelling units (or more via the CA state density bonus, if you include at least one affordable housing unit):Lot size: 6,750Zone: HBX-2Density for HBX-2 zone: 1 regular dwelling unit per 930 sq/ ft. of lot space, or 1 rooming unit per 465FAR: up to 3.0Building has a minor historical rating (see link below)...

My CPA is telling me that while truck is eligible for Sec 179 (although doesn't seem to differentiate between bonus vs 179?)

Because of bonus depreciation, it is likely that the first several years of returns will not be immediately taxable under either structure.