Cost Segregation for Rental Property: Investor Guide
Most landlords learn about cost segregation around their third or fourth rental, usually from a CPA who mentions it in passing during tax prep. By then they have already left six figures of accelerated depreciation on the table. This guide walks through what cost segregation actually does, who it makes sense for in 2026 with bonus depreciation phasing down, how the math works on a real deal, and the recapture trap most investors never see coming.
