Stop Overpaying Taxes on Real Estate Investments!

Is cost segregation the ultimate tax hack for real estate investors? In this episode, we dive deep into the powerful tax strategy of cost segregation with Yonah Weiss, a leading expert in the field. Yonah has overseen tens of thousands of studies resulting in billions of dollars in tax savings, and today he unpacks everything you need to know about leveraging depreciation to maximize your cash flow and investment returns. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this episode provides actionable insights into how cost segregation works, who it benefits, and how you can ensure you're getting your fair share of tax deductions.

Key Takeaways
Understanding Cost Segregation: Learn the mechanics behind this IRS-sanctioned strategy, including how depreciation works and the benefits of accelerating it through cost segregation.

Maximizing Tax Benefits: Discover how cost segregation allows real estate investors to reduce taxable income and boost cash flow during the holding period.

Passive Investors & Depreciation: Understand how depreciation benefits are distributed to limited partners and what to check in your K-1 to ensure accuracy.

The Future of Bonus Depreciation: Yonah shares his predictions on the potential return of 100% bonus depreciation under the new administration and its implications for commercial real estate.

Managing a Large Network: Gain Yonah’s practical tips on building and maintaining meaningful professional relationships, even with a network of over 30,000 connections.

This episode is packed with essential knowledge for investors looking to optimize their real estate portfolio’s tax strategy and build a strong professional network. Tune in to learn how to make smarter investment decisions and leverage every tool at your disposal.

Connect with Yonah Weiss
Website: YonahWeiss.com
LinkedIn: Yonah Weiss on LinkedIn
Podcast: Weiss Advice

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Tax Benefits
00:29 Meet the Cost Segregation Expert: Yona Weiss
02:10 Understanding Cost Segregation
09:22 Impact of Tax Laws on Real Estate
26:45 Networking and Personal Insights

Credits
Producer: Blue Lake Capital
Strategist: Syed Mahmood
Editor: Emma Walker
Opening music: Pomplamoose