Episode 747

Cost Segregation for Real Estate Investors | Save Thousands in Taxes with Gian Pazzia

Learn how cost segregation helps real estate investors save thousands in taxes. In this video, Gian Pazzia of KBKG breaks down how bonus depreciation, 1031 exchanges, and other real estate tax strategies can accelerate your wealth-building plan.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss interviews Gian Pazzia, CCSP and President of KBKG β€” creators of CostSegregation.com β€” to uncover how investors use cost segregation studies to maximize deductions, reduce taxable income, and boost passive income from real estate.

They cover when cost segregation makes sense, how to combine it with bonus depreciation, and why 1031 exchanges are still one of the best tools for scaling your real estate investing business.

Key takeaways from this video:

  • What is cost segregation and how it works for real estate investors
  • How to save up to $40,000 in taxes using cost segregation studies
  • When to apply cost segregation vs a 1031 exchange
  • How bonus depreciation impacts passive income strategies
  • The truth about tax recapture and proactive planning
  • Why certified CCSP professionals matter for IRS compliance

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Timestamps

00:00 – Meet Gian Pazzia & what cost segregation really means

01:00 – How DIY cost segregation software helps small investors

03:00 – Real-world example: $100K property β†’ $54K first-year deduction

05:00 – When cost segregation makes sense (and when it doesn’t)

07:00 – 1031 exchanges, bonus depreciation & recapture explained

09:00 – Passive investors: how to offset income correctly

11:00 – Real estate professional rules & spouse strategies

12:00 – Energy efficiency credits (45L & 179D) worth up to $5/sq ft

15:00 – Why you must use certified CCSP firms

17:00 – Case study: IRS audit success using KBKG’s software

19:00 – Bonus depreciation returns to 100% under new tax law

21:00 – Why AI is revolutionizing cost segregation

24:00 – Short-term rental loophole & 100-hour rule

27:00 – Estate planning: use it or lose it strategy for older investors

29:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, book picks & time-saving tools

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We gather amazing stories from leaders in Real Estate Investing. In each episode, our guests will tell you what they are doing that works, what they tried that failed, and best of all you'll learn actionable steps to take your real estate investing to the next level.