5 Real Estate Tax Strategies You’re Not Using (But Should Be)

Episode #724 Rental properties can give you cash flow, appreciation, and loan paydown from tenants. But tax benefits are often the unsung hero of real estate investing. Today, we’re sharing some of the best real estate tax strategies so you can keep more of your hard-earned money from Uncle Sam! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Should you do a cost segregation study? Many investors use this tax strategy to accelerate depreciation and create massive paper losses, but what’s the catch? Stay tuned as we break down the potential pitfalls and everything you need to know before getting started. What about a 1031 exchange? This strategy allows you to defer capital gains taxes when selling a rental property, but what if you’re flipping houses? Every landlord wants a great tenant in their rental property, but how do you find them? From credit scores and income requirements to employment verification and background checks, we show you how to dial in your tenant screening criteria so that you make the best possible decision! Ask Your Question for a Future Rookie Reply: https://forms.gle/naQm67JEJ74YMZ5G6 Episode Show Notes: https://lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇 https://www.biggerpockets.com/signup?... 🎉Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets: https://biggerpockets.com/bpcon2026 Buy The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor : https://store.biggerpockets.com/produ... Sign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter: https://www.biggerpockets.com/email-s... Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area: http://biggerpockets.com/agentmatch What Is Cost Segregation and Why Do Investors Keep Talking About It?: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/wh... Connect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/a... Tony: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/t...