What is cost segregation?
In simple terms, a cost segregation study will permit real estate owners to both accelerate depreciation and significantly increase the deductions by utilizing bonus depreciation. A cost seg...

I'm a newcomer to real estate and was wondering... would you all suggest studying the RE license material and learning the content for the real estate exam just for the foundation of knowledge that it provides? It see...

Thanks for taking some time to read and hopefully reply,I will be closing next week on a three family house in which one of the three units I will be living in. I'm really unsure if I should be opening a new bank acco...

Hi, I am currently studying rental properties and often check out the groups on Facebook. One thing I wish is that BiggerPockets create another section of all the terminologies to know and understand so that I can one...

I hear that I should utilize cost segregation to calculate my depreciation in this first year of renting, but every calculator I find starts with the question "How much did you pay for the house?". I bought a new hous...

Question for everyone: I'm looking for an accountant/engineer who does cost segregation depreciation analyses in the Northeast, Ohio area. I just bought a duplex as an owner occupant, and I want to maximize my depreci...

Hi everyone,I currently have a full-time job and I'd like to get my broker's license within 1-2 months. I have a couple of questions regarding the process:1) How many hours of study are enough to pass the test?2) Are ...

I recently learned a bit, but not enough to be confident about cost segregation studies.  I’ve bought two properties this year and wanted to talk to my CPA about it.  I left a message and haven’t been called back.  La...

I am reading about cost segregation studies and trying to determine the cost benefit analysis of the various approaches for SFR properties.  Here is what I have that I am considering studying:2019 purchase of 3/1 SFR ...

A cost segregation study should only need to be performed one time for each property and the annual depreciation calculated during the study using the detailed asset listing is relevant for as long as you own the prop...