In this episode, we break down how cost segregation works, why it can dramatically improve cash flow for real estate investors, and how high-income earners use depreciation strategies to reduce taxes and scale portfolios faster.

Chris Pierce from Maven Cost Segregation explains the exact mechanics behind bonus depreciation, short-term rental loopholes, and real-world case studies where investors saved hundreds of thousands in taxes.

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In this episode, we break down
• What cost segregation actually is and how it works
• How investors accelerate depreciation to improve cash flow
• Why bonus depreciation can create massive first-year tax savings
• The difference between passive income and active income for tax purposes
• How the short-term rental loophole works for high-income earners
• What real estate professional status actually means
• Why timing and holding periods matter with cost segregation
• Real-world case studies from multifamily, storage, and luxury STR deals
• The risks of depreciation recapture and when cost seg may not make sense
• How investors use tax savings to scale portfolios faster and compound wealth

Time stamps
00:00 Introduction to cost segregation and tax savings
01:16 Chris’ background and discovering cost segregation
04:24 Why cost segregation can dramatically improve ROI
05:40 Depreciation and bonus depreciation explained simply
09:00 When cost segregation does and doesn’t make sense
13:05 Depreciation recapture and holding period considerations
16:24 The most common questions investors ask about cost seg
19:58 The short-term rental loophole explained
22:35 Real estate professional status and tax strategy
24:25 When one spouse should become a real estate professional
26:05 Understanding bonus depreciation timelines
31:28 Real-world cost segregation case studies
39:30 Free estimates and tools for investors

Guest Bio
Chris Pierce is a cost segregation specialist with Maven Cost Segregation, where he helps real estate investors accelerate depreciation, reduce taxable income, and improve cash flow through advanced tax strategies. With experience working alongside investors across multifamily, short-term rentals, storage facilities, and commercial real estate, Chris specializes in helping clients use cost segregation to scale portfolios more efficiently.

Learn more about Chris and Maven Cost Segregation here: https://mavencostseg.com/chrisp

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