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A professional network for CPAs to explore cost segregation, R&D tax credits and strategies that deliver greater client value

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Hopeful for a 2026 Emerald Coast STR
Hi, I’m Val. I’ve done STR arbitrage for a few years (have long term rentals) and want to acquire a STR property this year. I have HELOC funds standing by, but I’m seeing and freezing on conflicting numbers. Happy to have found this space!
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Welcome to the Squad, Val! Great to have someone with STR arbitrage experience here. What’s been the biggest difference as you compare owning a property with arbitrage?
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Are you familiar with the Cost Segregation tax deduction?
Deal Discovery Tuesday Recording 11/3 - Sedona, AZ
Hey everyone! Check out this awesome Deal Discovery Tuesday with Ellie Paget from Savvy Realty where she and Matt might have actually helped Jeff find his next property 👀 It's a fun one!
Deal Discovery Tuesday Recording 11/3 - Sedona, AZ
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Thanks for making the replay available, Emily! It’s helpful for members who can’t join live to be able to follow the deal analysis afterward.
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Success!
Striq and Matt helped me find and close on my first property!🔥 Its a gem in Centennial Colorado and the numbers look good! (I would not have done it otherwise). 🤓Thanks Matt for opening up the Denver Market on StrIQ. 🙏
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Congratulations on closing your first property, Bryan! 🎉 Thanks for sharing the milestone with the Squad. What’s one lesson from the buying process you’d pass on to someone working toward their first deal?
Cost segregation: 3 questions to ask before an STR study
Hey Squad! Cost segregation identifies property components that qualify for shorter depreciation periods, which can bring some deductions forward. Land itself is not depreciable. Before paying for a study, here are three questions to discuss with your CPA: 1. Which components qualify, and how will their costs and classifications be documented? 2. How much of any resulting loss could you actually use this year? For STRs, average guest stay and material participation can affect the passive-activity analysis. 3. Do the expected benefits justify the study cost, and how could a future sale and depreciation recapture affect the picture? A study does not automatically let every STR owner offset W-2 income. The property’s use and your individual tax situation matter. Have you had a cost segregation study done? What do you wish you had asked before getting started? General education only. Check your situation with a qualified tax professional. IRS reading: Depreciation: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p946 Passive-activity rules: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p925 Sale and recapture: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p544
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Hello everyone and happy Friday. I help real estate investors uncover tax-saving opportunities and improve cash flow through Engineered Tax Services. From Cost Segregation studies that accelerate depreciation to identifying overlooked deductions on existing properties, I work alongside your CPA to help you keep more of what you earn and free up capital for your next investment.
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Charles Gayton
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Client Development Director at ETS helping businesses and CPA partners uncover tax savings through cost segregation, R&D credits, and incentives.

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