Check out our feature on REtipster! Looking for a Cost Seg Study for your property? Book a call with me to discuss! Today’s topic: How limited partners can use real estate syndication losses to offset active income. Most LPs assume syndication losses are passive—and useless against W-2 or business income. But with the right strategy, those losses can deliver real active tax savings. In this article, we break down: Why syndication losses are usually passive (and what that means) The key...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Looking for a Cost Seg Study for your property? Book a call with me to discuss! Today’s topic: Marginal vs. Effective Tax Rates and why this distinction matters more than most realize. A lot of people think that earning more means they’ll “get taxed on all of it.” That’s not how our tax system works — and believing that can lead to some costly decisions. In this article, we break down: The difference between marginal and effective tax rates Why hitting a new tax bracket doesn’t raise your tax...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Looking for a Cost Seg Study for your property? Book a call with me to discuss! I get this question all the time: “How much would a cost seg study actually save me?” So my team and I decided to build the Maven Cost Segregation Calculator to give folks a quick, realistic estimate of how much they can save based on property type, tax rate, and a few other inputs. But most people don’t know what those inputs really mean, or how lease type, depreciable basis, and bonus depreciation all factor in....
2 months ago • 1 min read
Looking for a Cost Seg Study for your property? Book a call with me to discuss! Check Out My Episode on The BiggerPockets Short Term Rental Podcast: Bigger Stays Today’s topic: The Short-Term Rental Loophole — and how the wrong tax form could cost you 15.3% of your income. A lot of STR owners are mistakenly told to file on Schedule C, which subjects their income to self-employment tax. But for most investors, Schedule E is the right move — even if their rentals don’t qualify as passive under...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Looking for a Cost Seg Study for your property? Book a call with me to discuss! Check Out My Episode on Bigger Pockets! I share an overview of cost segregation and then go in depth on the short-term rental tax loophole. Let me know what you think! Today’s topic: Why 100% bonus depreciation could be making a comeback — and what smart investors should do now to get ahead of it. Bonus depreciation has been phasing out since 2023. But with a new administration in office, momentum is building to...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Looking for a Cost Seg Study for your property? Book a call with me to discuss! Today’s topic: How business owners can use househacking principles to reduce taxes, build equity, and stop wasting money on rent. Most entrepreneurs don’t realize they could be turning their lease payments into massive tax deductions and long-term wealth — just by owning the building where they operate. In this post, we break down: How “commercial house hacking” works for business owners The difference between...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Looking for a Cost Seg Study for your property? Book a call with me to discuss! Today’s topic: The 3 types of income cost segregation can offset — and how smart investors use it to unlock serious tax savings. Most people know cost segregation can lower taxes on rental income. But with the right setup, it can also help offset W-2 income and even capital gains. In this post, we break down: How REPS turns passive losses into active income offsets A step-by-step rental income example showing $0...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Looking for a Cost Seg Study for your property? Book a call with me to discuss! Today’s topic: Depreciation recapture — and how to turn a “tax surprise” into a long-term wealth strategy. Most investors hear “recapture” and think tax bomb. But with the right moves, it can actually become one of the most powerful tools in your playbook. In this post, we break down: What depreciation recapture is and how it works when you sell A real-world example showing $120K in net tax savings Why deferring...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Looking for a Cost Seg Study for your property? Book a call with me to discuss! Today’s topic: What types of properties qualify for cost segregation — and how to match the right study to your investment strategy. Multifamily is the obvious pick. But single-family homes and short-term rentals? They can be big wins too — especially when packed with depreciable components like furniture, decks, or outdoor lighting. In this post, we break down: Why multifamily properties are ideal for capturing...
6 months ago • 1 min read