Hey Reader, I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about AI and what it means for the future of cost segregation. The reality is that it’s already changing how this work gets done. Scanning, modeling, and reporting that used to take days now take hours. That’s good news for investors because faster reports mean faster tax planning and better cash flow decisions. But speed isn’t the whole story. Accuracy still matters most. At some point, every firm will say they use AI. The difference is...

Hey Reader, A few weeks ago, I gave a presentation to Brandon Turner’s real estate investor group, First Deal. We covered: The STR loophole and why short-term rentals are treated differently How to qualify for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) Strategies for getting your spouse to qualify for REPS Bonus depreciation and how it front-loads your tax savings Real examples and case studies of cost segregation in action The big takeaway I wanted to leave them with: most investors...

Hey Reader, Big update here at Maven Cost Seg! We just brought on Erik Oliver to the team. If you’re in the real estate or CPA world, you’ve probably heard his name as he’s one of the most well-known guys in cost seg. Erik’s been at this for almost a decade. He was VP of National Accounts at one of the big cost seg firms, has spoken on stages across the country, and been on countless podcasts. People invite him back because he makes a complicated topic simple. He’s helped investors unlock...