Guides for real estate investors
Each guide covers the rules, the 2026 numbers, a worked example, common mistakes, and when to bring in a professional.
Cost segregation and 100% bonus depreciation: the 2026 investor's guide
How cost segregation reclassifies building basis into 5-, 7-, and 15-year property, why 100% bonus depreciation matters, and how to catch up on property you already own.
9 min read →ConnecticutConnecticut taxes for real estate investors: a Fairfield County guide
Connecticut's conveyance tax, Fairfield County mill rates, the state's bonus depreciation add-back, 15% STR occupancy tax, and 1031 exchanges.
9 min read →Short-term rentalsThe short-term rental loophole: using STR losses against W-2 income
Why a property with an average stay of seven days or less isn't a rental activity, how material participation makes the losses nonpassive, and how to document it.
8 min read →Passive activityReal estate professional status: the 750-hour test and the aggregation election
What it takes to qualify as a real estate professional, why the aggregation election matters, and how REPS compares with the $25,000 allowance.
7 min read →Deferral1031 exchanges and depreciation recapture: deadlines, boot, and exit planning
The 45-day and 180-day deadlines, how to avoid taxable boot, and which gain and depreciation recapture a 1031 exchange defers, including after cost segregation.
7 min read →Find out what your portfolio could be deducting.
In a consultation, we look at your properties and recent closings, estimate what a cost segregation study could add, and tell you whether your losses can reach your other income.