Why Real Estate Investors Should Consider a Cost Segregation Study
What Is a Cost Segregation Study? A cost segregation study is a detailed, engineering-based analysis that breaks a property down into individual components—such as wiring, fixtures, flooring, HVAC, and site improvements—and then reclassifies them into shorter IRS-defined depreciation schedules (5, 7, or 15 years) instead of the typical 27.5‑ or 39‑year timeline. Engaging a CPA…