Accelerate depreciation, improve cash flow, and maximize your after-tax returns with a turnkey, engineer-backed process coordinated by our team. Cost segregation breaks your property into faster-depreciating components, unlocking deductions that can save thousands each year.
What It Is
A cost segregation study reclassifies parts of your property — like flooring, lighting, and fixtures — into shorter IRS depreciation schedules. This lets you take larger deductions now instead of spreading them over 27.5 or 39 years. It’s one of the most powerful tax strategies for short-term rental and investment property owners.
Who It’s For
- Short-term rental owners looking to improve after-tax cash flow
- Investors planning renovations or new furnishings
- Buyers evaluating a purchase where accelerated depreciation impacts returns
- Owners working with CPAs on 1031 exchanges or bonus depreciation strategies
Our Process
- Consultation: Quick property review to estimate benefits.
- Document Collection: We help gather closing statements, invoices, and photos.
- Engineer Analysis: Certified engineers perform the study.
- Report Delivery: You receive a CPA-ready report and asset breakdown.
- Tax Coordination: We collaborate with your CPA for a seamless filing.
Through our management company, Host & Home, we also help owners track their time and activity to meet IRS participation documentation requirements — making it easier to qualify for key short-term rental tax benefits.
Typical Timeline
Most studies are completed in 3–5 weeks once site access and documents are ready. The average investor sees significant first-year deductions, improving ROI and cash flow.
Next Steps
Schedule a quick, no-obligation consultation to find out if your property qualifies. We’ll provide a benefit estimate, answer CPA-related questions, and walk you through the process.
Note: We’re not tax advisors. All tax guidance should come from your CPA. Our role is to coordinate the engineering and deliver a compliant, audit-ready report.
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