I’ve been getting the same question over and over lately: “How do I actually track my REPS hours?” If you’re trying to qualify as a Real Estate Professional (REPS), you know the threshold:750 hours and more time in real estate than anything else. But the real challenge is proving it. Most investors don’t document their time in a way that holds up under IRS scrutiny. And spreadsheets get messy fast. So I built a FREE tool you can use that's simple and effective. The Maven REPS Tracker allow...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Big news out of D.C. over the holiday weekend: The President signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill" on July 4th, a bill that brings back 100% bonus depreciation. I’m excited about what this means for real estate investors: The ability to fully deduct short-life assets (like flooring, appliances, and site improvements) in year one, instead of spreading those deductions over decades. More cash in your pocket today to reinvest, de-risk, or take on new deals. A renewed opportunity to leverage cost...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Check out my episode on the Ground Breakers Podcast! Looking for a Cost Seg Study for your property? Book a call with me to discuss! Today’s topic: 10 depreciation hacks most investors miss (that could save you thousands) Most real estate investors understand the basics of depreciation. But the real savings? They’re often hiding in overlooked details—like removable buildouts, dedicated electrical, or tenant-specific improvements. In this article, we break down: Why modular walls and...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Check out my episode on the Real Estate Pros Podcast! Looking for a Cost Seg Study for your property? Book a call with me to discuss! Today’s topic: The 2025 IRS rule that could change your cost segregation study. For years, many cost seg firms have accelerated kitchen cabinets, countertops, and sinks into 5-year property. But new 2025 IRS guidance makes it clear: these are structural components and must be depreciated over 27.5 or 39 years. In this article, we break down: The exact changes...
3 months ago • 1 min read
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...
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: 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...
4 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....
5 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...
6 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...
6 months ago • 1 min read