Unlocking Hidden Value: How Cost Segregation Benefits Storage Unit Owners
The self-storage industry has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, with investors and developers drawn to its relatively low maintenance needs, recession resistance, and stable income potential. But many property owners are leaving money on the table when it comes to tax strategy. One of the most powerful and underutilized tools for storage unit owners is […]
Cost Segregation for Renovated Properties: Maximizing Deductions Post-Improvement
When most people think about cost segregation, they picture new construction or a recently acquired building. But there’s a powerful, often overlooked opportunity: applying cost segregation to renovated properties. Whether you’re upgrading a commercial office, repositioning a multifamily asset, or doing tenant improvements, cost segregation can unlock significant tax savings, even if the building has […]
Don’t Leave Money on the Table: How Strategic FMV Assignment at Sale Can Minimize Recapture Taxes
Most real estate investors know that cost segregation accelerates depreciation deductions, unlocking substantial tax savings and improved cash flow during the early years of property ownership. But far fewer realize that cost segregation also creates a unique opportunity for planning at the time of sale, when taxes on those prior deductions come due through depreciation […]
How Trump’s New Tax Plan Could Impact Real Estate Strategies in 2025
On May 12, 2025, House Republicans introduced a $4.9 trillion tax proposal strategy strongly supported by President Donald Trump, aiming to reshape the tax landscape significantly. Key components of this plan directly impact real estate investors and professionals, particularly concerning cost segregation strategies and energy efficiency incentives like Sections 179D and 45L. Key Tax Provisions […]