Our team has completed 156 cost segregation studies across every major property class, from short-term rentals and multi-family complexes to commercial buildings and hospitality properties. Each study reclassifies building components into shorter recovery periods, unlocking accelerated depreciation that reduces taxable income in year one and beyond. Browse real client results below to see how cost segregation delivers measurable savings for real estate investors nationwide.
Each case study represents a real engagement where cost segregation created significant tax savings.
An investor with six Airbnb properties across East Nashville and the Gulch needed a comprehensive study to maximize first-year deductions. Our analysis reclassified 38% of the total basis into 5-year and 15-year property classes.
A buy-and-hold investor acquired a 1990s-era apartment building and wanted to offset rental income in the acquisition year. We identified substantial land improvements and personal property components eligible for shorter recovery periods.
This 45,000 square foot commercial office building was acquired as part of a 1031 exchange. Our study separated HVAC systems, electrical infrastructure, and tenant improvements into accelerated categories, producing significant year-one deductions.
A 32-room boutique hotel in the historic district contained significant personal property including furniture, fixtures, and decorative elements. Our detailed component-level analysis captured items that traditional depreciation schedules overlook.
A newly constructed climate-controlled storage facility offered excellent cost segregation opportunities. Specialized HVAC, security systems, and paving were all reclassified into 5-year and 15-year categories.
Mobile home parks contain a high percentage of land improvements relative to structures, making them ideal for cost segregation. Roads, utilities, and site improvements accounted for over 40% of the depreciable basis in this property.
A three-story building with ground-floor retail and eight residential units above required a dual-use analysis. We allocated components between commercial and residential recovery periods to optimize the overall depreciation schedule.
This high-end vacation rental featured custom finishes, a hot tub, game room equipment, and outdoor entertainment areas. Personal property reclassification captured furnishings and appliances that are commonly missed in standard depreciation.
A two-building medical office campus with specialized buildouts for dental and orthopedic tenants. Specialized mechanical systems, exam room cabinetry, and ADA improvements were reclassified into shorter-life categories.
An investor completed a full renovation of a 1980s-era retail center and needed to capture the qualified improvement property deductions. Our study identified over $1.2M in QIP eligible for bonus depreciation treatment.
An industrial warehouse with specialized loading docks, heavy electrical service, and reinforced flooring. Overhead cranes, dock levelers, and site paving were reclassified into accelerated categories, producing strong first-year deductions.
Assisted living facilities contain extensive personal property including nurse call systems, kitchen equipment, and specialized fixtures. Our study reclassified 42% of the depreciable basis into 5-year and 7-year categories.
A garden-style apartment community with extensive landscaping, parking areas, and common amenities. Land improvements including sidewalks, drainage, and outdoor lighting were reclassified from 27.5-year to 15-year property.
Three Gulf-front condominiums operated as vacation rentals, each with premium furnishings and upgraded kitchens. We conducted a detailed personal property inventory to capture all furniture, appliances, and decorative items for accelerated treatment.
A 90,000 square foot neighborhood shopping center with 14 tenant spaces. Our lookback study covered a property held for five years, filing Form 3115 to capture depreciation that had been missed since the original acquisition.
A recently constructed select-service hotel with a fitness center, meeting rooms, and breakfast area. FF&E items, specialty lighting, and decorative finishes accounted for a significant share of the depreciable basis in this property.
A recently acquired restaurant building with a commercial kitchen, bar, and patio dining area. Kitchen equipment, walk-in coolers, exhaust systems, and decorative interior finishes were all reclassified into accelerated recovery categories.
A large townhome-style rental community acquired through a syndication. Our engineering-based study separated site improvements, common area amenities, and unit-level components to maximize accelerated deductions for the investor group.
A multi-building storage complex featuring both climate-controlled interior units and drive-up exterior units. Site improvements, security fencing, gate systems, and paving represented a large share of the accelerated depreciation captured.
A newly built veterinary hospital with surgical suites, imaging rooms, and specialized plumbing. Medical-grade HVAC, radiology shielding, and built-in cabinetry were segregated into shorter-life property classes for maximum first-year benefit.
A portfolio of desert vacation rentals ranging from condos to single-family homes. Each property received an individual study, with poolside improvements, outdoor kitchens, and luxury furnishings captured across the portfolio.
A 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility with heavy power infrastructure, compressed air systems, and specialized flooring. Process-related mechanical systems were segregated from the building structure for accelerated treatment.
A converted historic mill with 20 residential loft units and four commercial spaces on the ground floor. Historic building components required careful documentation to maintain compliance while maximizing segregated property classes.
A large manufactured housing community with park-owned homes, a clubhouse, and extensive infrastructure. Water and sewer systems, roads, and pad improvements were reclassified from real property into 15-year land improvement categories.
A 75,000 square foot retail center anchored by a regional grocery chain. Refrigeration systems, specialized flooring, and tenant improvement allowances were identified and reclassified to deliver substantial accelerated depreciation for the ownership group.
Every commercial and investment property has hidden depreciation waiting to be captured. Our team has completed over 156 cost segregation studies, delivering an average of 35% first-year recovery for our clients. Schedule a free consultation to learn what your property could save.
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