Cost Segregation Examples by Property Type

See how different properties break down — including depreciation schedules, component allocations, and estimated first-year deductions. Every example shows real numbers, not marketing claims.

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Short-Term Rental

How STR properties are reclassified and depreciated, including FF&E allocation.

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Single-Family Rental

Depreciation breakdowns for long-term rentals — standard residential classification.

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Small Multifamily

How duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes are treated — per-unit vs shared systems.

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Commercial & Office

Component-level allocations for commercial properties, including tenant improvements.

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$300K Airbnb property
Airbnb

$300K Airbnb

Short-Term Rental • Entry-level STR
$30K+ tax savings
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 $500K Airbnb property
Airbnb

$500K Airbnb

Short-Term Rental • Mid-range STR
$50K+ tax savings
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 $750K Airbnb property
Airbnb

$750K Airbnb

Short-Term Rental • Premium vacation rental
$75K+ tax savings
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 $1M Airbnb property
Airbnb

$1M Airbnb

Short-Term Rental • Luxury STR
$100K+ tax savings
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 $300K rental property
Rental

$300K Rental Property

Single-Family • Cash-flow rental
$16K+ tax savings
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 $500K rental property
Rental

$500K Rental Property

Single-Family • Mid-range SFR
$27K+ tax savings
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 $750K rental property
Rental

$750K Rental Property

Single-Family • High-appreciation market
$40K+ tax savings
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 $500K duplex
Duplex

$500K Duplex

Multifamily • 2 units, double the components
$28K+ tax savings
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 $1M multifamily property
Multifamily

$1M Multifamily

5+ Units • Per-unit + common-area components
$53K+ tax savings
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 $2M commercial property
Commercial

$2M Commercial Property

39-year default • Maximum acceleration
$172K+ tax savings
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 Nashville Airbnb
Nashville

Nashville Airbnb

#1 bachelorette market • No state income tax
$50K+ tax savings
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 Miami Airbnb
Miami

Miami Airbnb

South Beach condos • High construction costs
$75K+ tax savings
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 Scottsdale Airbnb
Scottsdale

Scottsdale Airbnb

Luxury desert STR • High FF&E spend
$100K+ tax savings
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 Atlanta rental
Atlanta

Atlanta Rental Property

Cash-flow capital • Strong rent-to-price ratios
$16K+ tax savings
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 Dallas rental
Dallas

Dallas Rental Property

Largest Texas investor market • No state tax
$21K+ tax savings
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 Destin Airbnb
Destin

Destin / PCB Airbnb

Gulf Coast beach market • No state income tax
$60K+ tax savings
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 Joshua Tree Airbnb
Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree Airbnb

Desert A-frames & domes • Instagram-famous market
$50K+ tax savings
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 Lake Tahoe Airbnb
Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe Airbnb

Premium ski + lake market • NV side = no state tax
$90K+ tax savings
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 Savannah Airbnb
Savannah

Savannah Airbnb

Historic District charm • Year-round tourism
$60K+ tax savings
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 Sedona Airbnb
Sedona

Sedona Airbnb

Red rock luxury • Wellness tourism market
$75K+ tax savings
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Guide

Is Cost Segregation Worth It?

General ROI analysis • When it makes sense (and when it doesn't)
Full math breakdown
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STR Guide

Worth It for Airbnb?

FF&E value • Material participation • W-2 offset strategy
STR-specific strategy
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Rental Guide

Worth It for Rental Property?

Passive loss rules • When deductions are actually usable
Rental-specific strategy
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Example Study

What a Real Study Looks Like

40+ page report walkthrough • Component-level detail
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Browse by Market

See cost segregation savings estimates for specific cities and states.

Austin, TX
$32K–$58K
Miami, FL
$38K–$75K
Nashville, TN
$25K–$55K
Scottsdale, AZ
$38K–$72K
Los Angeles, CA
$50K–$95K
Las Vegas, NV
$25K–$52K
San Diego, CA
$42K–$82K
Dallas, TX
$22K–$48K
Phoenix, AZ
$25K–$52K
Orlando, FL
$22K–$48K
Atlanta, GA
$12K–$32K
Savannah, GA
$25K–$52K
Denver, CO
$22K–$55K
Charlotte, NC
$14K–$35K
Charleston, SC
$30K–$60K
Browse by state: Texas · Florida · California · Arizona · Georgia · Colorado · Tennessee · Nevada · North Carolina · South Carolina

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