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Depreciation on Rental Property: How It Works and Why It Matters

February 5, 2026

How rental property depreciation works, what you can deduct each year, bonus depreciation phasedown, and what happens when you sell.

Self-Directed IRA for Real Estate: Rules, Risks, and How to Start

January 4, 2026

How to use a self-directed IRA to invest in real estate. Custodian options, prohibited transaction rules, UBTI tax, and Traditional vs Roth comparison.

How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate (Legally)

January 3, 2026

Legal ways to avoid capital gains tax on real estate sales. 1031 exchanges, Section 121 exclusion, installment sales, and opportunity zones explained.

Cost Segregation Study: How to Accelerate Depreciation on Rentals

January 2, 2026

Accelerate depreciation on rental property with a cost segregation study. How it works, who benefits, bonus depreciation interaction, and typical ROI.

Rental Property Tax Deductions: Every Write-Off Landlords Can Claim

November 7, 2025

Complete list of rental property tax deductions including depreciation, mortgage interest, repairs, management fees, and the QBI pass-through deduction.

Real Estate Professional Status: IRS Rules and Tax Benefits

October 28, 2025

IRS real estate professional status requirements, tax benefits, material participation rules, and record-keeping to survive an audit.

LLC for Rental Property: Do You Need One and How to Set It Up

October 24, 2025

Do you need an LLC for rental property? Pros, cons, filing fees by state, financing issues with due-on-sale clause, and how to set one up.