Case studies

Cost segregation case studies — 50 properties, 50 states.

Real numbers, real component-level reclassification, real year-one savings. Filter by region or scroll the full grid. These are illustrative case studies — properties have been anonymized and some details composited — but the methodology, RSMeans cost layering, and IRS MACRS classification are exactly what every Cost Seg Smart study uses.

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Single-Family Brick Ranch

Birmingham, AL
$350K+ Purchase Price · Built 1962, Renovated 2023

A 1,900 sqft Mountain Brook brick ranch picked up as a long-term rental and lightly modernized in 2023. The study reclassified updated kitchen cabinetry, vinyl plank flooring throughout, the new HVAC condenser and ductwork, the asphalt driveway, and the rear privacy fence. Owner-occupied basis was excluded from year-one bonus depreciation. Engineer review confirmed RSMeans cost layering was appropriate for the post-renovation finish quality.

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$29,400+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Mid-Century Single-Family

Anchorage, AK
$620K+ Purchase Price · Built 1976

South Anchorage 3-bed mid-century home held as a furnished mid-term rental for traveling oil-and-gas crews. Reclassified components included the wood-stove insert, gravel driveway and parking pad, the heated detached garage, exterior siding refresh, and decorative landscaping berms. Cold-climate insulation upgrades were captured at the structural 27.5-year life rather than personal property. The Alaska geo cost multiplier (1.28) was applied across the full component schedule.

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$51,800+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Desert Modern Short-Term Rental

Scottsdale, AZ
$785K+ Purchase Price · Built 2004, Renovated 2022

Old Town Scottsdale STR with strong nightly rates through Barrett-Jackson and spring training. The engine reclassified the heated saltwater pool and spa equipment, custom outdoor kitchen with built-in grill, decorative pavers and ramada, xeriscape landscaping with ocotillo and saguaros, and the furniture package. STR intensity uplift on FF&E was applied. Year-one savings reflect 100% bonus depreciation under OBBBA.

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$71,200+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Historic Bungalow Short-Term Rental

Hot Springs, AR
$420K+ Purchase Price · Built 1928, Renovated 2021

A 1928 craftsman bungalow three blocks from Bathhouse Row, operating as a four-bedroom STR. Reclassified items included period millwork and built-ins, vintage clawfoot tub plumbing, the screened porch flooring, period-appropriate lighting fixtures, and brick walkway with iron fencing. Era-profile multipliers narrowed component variance to reflect the original 1920s construction methods, and the post-2021 finish package qualified for the personal-property accelerated tier.

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$36,400+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

8-Unit Stucco Apartments

San Diego, CA
$2275K+ Purchase Price · Built 1965, Renovated 2024

North Park 8-unit garden-style apartment building with 1965 stucco-and-frame construction. The study reclassified the parking lot resurfacing, exterior stucco patch and trim, in-unit appliances and plank flooring, perimeter wrought iron and security gates, and shared landscaping with drought-tolerant beds. MF structural-efficiency and shared-system discount flags were both active, narrowing the structural component to a defensible band. Land was carved at 38% via the metro statistical pipeline.

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$187,500+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Mountain Cabin Short-Term Rental

Breckenridge, CO
$980K+ Purchase Price · Built 1998, Renovated 2023

A 3-bed slopeside cabin operating year-round as a Vrbo with peak-week rates above $900. Reclassified components: cedar siding refresh, heated paver driveway and snowmelt system, exterior hot tub on reinforced deck, custom timber-frame interior accents, and full furniture package including ski storage. The 2023 kitchen and bath remodel delivered a strong personal-property bump. Geo cost multiplier (1.18) reflects mountain-town construction premiums.

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$88,600+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Victorian 6-Unit Multifamily

Hartford, CT
$890K+ Purchase Price · Built 1894, Renovated 2020

An Asylum Hill Victorian converted to six rental units, with original ornament preserved on the facade. The engine reclassified period decorative millwork in shared hallways, vintage hardware and leaded-glass details, parking lot striping and curb stops, the wraparound porch flooring, and exterior wrought iron fencing. Era-profile damping kept the 27.5-year structural component conservative given the late-1800s framing. Land valuation defaulted to county assessor with reliability gate.

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$81,700+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Coastal Cottage Single-Family

Lewes, DE
$410K+ Purchase Price · Built 1985

A two-bedroom cottage four blocks from Lewes Beach used as a long-term coastal rental. Reclassified items included the outdoor shower enclosure, crushed-shell driveway, salt-resistant composite decking, beach-town landscaping with sea grasses, and the detached storage shed. Coastal humidity was reflected in shorter useful life on selected exterior finishes. The study sat well inside the QC band — no flags required engineer downgrade.

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$34,800+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

12-Unit Garden-Style Multifamily

Tampa, FL
$4200K+ Purchase Price · Built 1978, Renovated 2024

A Seminole Heights 12-unit garden-style property on a 1.4-acre lot. Reclassified components: parking lot paving and restripe, in-unit cabinetry and luxury vinyl plank, pool deck and equipment, perimeter chain-link with privacy slats, and palm-and-bromeliad landscaping. The MF shared-system discount was applied to the central laundry and shared HVAC trunks. Florida's hurricane-rated exterior upgrades were captured at the structural life consistent with IRS guidance on roof and envelope work.

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$348,000+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Victorian Short-Term Rental

Savannah, GA
$750K+ Purchase Price · Built 1888, Renovated 2022

A Forsyth Park Victorian operating as a four-bed STR with strong shoulder-season demand. The study reclassified original heart-pine flooring at structural life, but separately captured period-appropriate light fixtures, decorative ironwork and gates, vintage-style plumbing fixtures, the brick courtyard and fountain, and the moss-draped landscaping treatment. Era profiles tightened the structural envelope to reflect 1880s framing. The post-renovation finish package supported a meaningful five-year reclass.

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$67,200+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Oceanfront Condo Short-Term Rental

Honolulu, HI
$920K+ Purchase Price · Built 1991, Renovated 2023

A Diamond Head-facing 2-bed condo in a legal short-term-rental zone of Waikiki. Reclassified items: full FF&E package with rattan and tropical-print upholstery, in-unit washer/dryer and kitchen appliances, lanai tile and decorative railing, custom tropical artwork and lighting, and the Sub-Zero refrigerator install. Common-area allocation was excluded from the basis. Geo cost multiplier (1.34) reflects Hawaii's import-driven construction premium.

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$84,300+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Modern Tract Single-Family

Boise, ID
$480K+ Purchase Price · Built 2017

A 2017 Meridian-area three-bedroom held as a long-term rental for a relocating tech worker. Reclassified components: smart-home wiring and thermostats, vinyl-plank flooring throughout, kitchen quartz with subway-tile backsplash, the rear vinyl fence and patio pavers, and xeric front-yard landscaping. The post-2017 build qualified the full 5-year personal-property bucket without era-profile dampening. Idaho's middle-range geo multiplier (0.96) was applied without further calibration.

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$41,200+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

8-Unit Walk-Up Multifamily

Chicago, IL
$3100K+ Purchase Price · Built 1924, Renovated 2022

A Logan Square brick walk-up with eight 2-bedroom units and a basement laundry room. Reclassified items: in-unit cabinetry and refinished hardwood, exterior tuckpointing accents (capitalized to structural), parking pad and rear deck system, decorative iron entry gates, and shared courtyard landscaping. The MF shared-system discount and structural-efficiency multipliers both engaged, keeping the rf_raw inside the calibration band. Cook County assessor land value was used after the reliability gate confirmed alignment with metro statistics.

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$264,500+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Single-Family Cape Cod

Indianapolis, IN
$350K+ Purchase Price · Built 1955, Renovated 2021

A Broad Ripple Cape Cod converted to a long-term rental after a 2021 cosmetic refresh. Reclassified items included the detached garage, asphalt driveway and walk, replaced kitchen cabinets and counters, the wood-burning fireplace insert, and the rear deck. Era-profile multipliers loosened slightly given the 2021 finish work. Land carved at 22% via the metro statistical layer — county assessor was rejected by the reliability gate due to a stale assessment vintage.

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$29,200+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Fourplex

Des Moines, IA
$295K+ Purchase Price · Built 1972

A Beaverdale fourplex with four 1-bed units, surface parking, and a shared backyard. Reclassified components: in-unit appliance package across all four units, the asphalt parking lot, exterior trim and gutter replacement, mature landscaping on the corner lot, and the shared on-site laundry. The cheap-MF QC threshold (rf_lo 0.15) suppressed a false REVIEW flag that would have triggered under prior calibration. Land allocation came in at 25% via state statistics.

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$24,800+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Single-Family Tudor Revival

Wichita, KS
$375K+ Purchase Price · Built 1939, Renovated 2020

A College Hill Tudor with original stucco-and-half-timber detailing and a 2020 kitchen remodel. The study reclassified period leaded-glass fixtures, decorative iron railings and gates, the brick patio and walkways, mature trees and stone landscape borders, and updated kitchen cabinetry. Era profiles damped the structural component given the late-1930s lath-and-plaster construction. The result: a defensible mid-teens 5-year reclass percentage.

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$31,900+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Bourbon-Country Short-Term Rental

Lexington, KY
$510K+ Purchase Price · Built 1968, Renovated 2022

A four-bedroom horse-country rental between Keeneland and the Bourbon Trail. Reclassified items included the post-and-rail wood fencing, gravel paddock paths, gas firepit on flagstone, the screened sleeping porch, and a curated furniture and bourbon-bar package. STR intensity uplift was applied to FF&E. The study sat near the upper end of the SFR/STR accel band without tripping the QC accelerated-out-of-band flag.

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$47,600+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

6-Unit Creole Cottage Multifamily

New Orleans, LA
$445K+ Purchase Price · Built 1902, Renovated 2018

A Bywater Creole cottage cluster operating as six small rental units. Reclassified components: decorative shutters and period hardware, the slate-look roof on the rear addition, the courtyard pavers and tropical landscaping, perimeter wrought iron, and unit-level appliance packages. Era profiles tightened the structural component given the early-1900s construction with cypress framing. The study cleared QC after a single-flag soft downgrade for elevated rf_raw consistent with the New Orleans market premium.

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$38,400+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Coastal Cottage Short-Term Rental

Portland, ME
$625K+ Purchase Price · Built 1947, Renovated 2021

A Munjoy Hill cottage two blocks from the Eastern Promenade, used as a summer-heavy STR. Reclassified items: the rear cedar deck and pergola, outdoor shower and dune-grass landscaping, lobster-trap-styled exterior accents, replaced kitchen cabinetry and quartz, and the full coastal-themed FF&E package. STR intensity uplift was applied. The 2021 renovation date supported a healthy 5-year reclass without era-profile drag.

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$53,600+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

6-Unit Brick Rowhome Multifamily

Baltimore, MD
$580K+ Purchase Price · Built 1915, Renovated 2019

A Federal Hill brick rowhome converted to six rental units, with marble stoops preserved. Reclassified items: rear parking pad and security lighting, in-unit cabinetry and refinished pine flooring, period-style hardware throughout, the alley-side trash enclosure, and decorative front-stoop ironwork. Era-profile multipliers reflected the 1915 brick-bearing-wall construction. The MF shared-system discount applied to the basement boiler and laundry.

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$51,200+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Triple-Decker Multifamily

Boston, MA
$725K+ Purchase Price · Built 1908, Renovated 2022

A Dorchester triple-decker with three 3-bedroom units stacked above a half-basement. Reclassified components: refinished oak flooring (structural), separately captured stair runners and built-in china cabinets, the porch decking on all three levels, in-unit appliance packages, and the rear parking apron. Era profiles damped the 1908 structural component. Boston's 1.18 geo multiplier flowed through the full schedule. Single-flag rf_raw downgrade kept the study at PASS.

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$65,800+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Lakefront Cabin Short-Term Rental

Traverse City, MI
$695K+ Purchase Price · Built 1989, Renovated 2021

A 3-bed lakefront cabin on East Bay used as a peak-summer Vrbo. Reclassified items: the dock and shoreline boulder armoring, cedar exterior siding refresh, gas firepit and Adirondack seating area, the wood-burning sauna, and a curated lakehouse FF&E package. STR intensity uplift was applied. Michigan's 0.97 geo multiplier was used without override. Year-one savings reflect strong 5-year reclass plus accelerated 15-year site work.

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$60,800+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Duplex (Owner-Occupied)

Minneapolis, MN
$525K+ Purchase Price · Built 1923, Renovated 2020

A South Minneapolis up-down duplex in the Longfellow neighborhood, owner-occupied with the upper unit rented. Only the rented half qualified for cost-seg basis allocation. Reclassified items: tenant-side appliance package, the asphalt driveway and detached garage, period-style light fixtures, the rear yard fence, and mature boulevard landscaping. The §469(i) active-participation note was included for the owner's CPA. Era profiles damped the 1923 structural component.

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$22,400+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Antebellum Short-Term Rental

Natchez, MS
$385K+ Purchase Price · Built 1852, Renovated 2019

A pre-Civil-War Greek Revival three blocks from the Mississippi bluff, used as a four-bed STR for pilgrimage and antebellum tour traffic. Reclassified items: original cypress shutters and period hardware (separately captured at 5-year), the brick courtyard and fountain, period-appropriate fixtures throughout, decorative iron fencing, and the magnolia-and-azalea landscape package. Era profiles strongly damped the structural component given the 1852 vintage. STR intensity boosted FF&E.

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$32,100+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Single-Family Craftsman

Kansas City, MO
$340K+ Purchase Price · Built 1918, Renovated 2023

A Brookside Craftsman with original built-ins preserved through a 2023 cosmetic refresh. Reclassified items: period-style lighting, decorative tile and trim in the kitchen, replaced bath cabinetry, the deep front porch deck, the rear deck and pergola, and mature deciduous landscaping. Era-profile damping kept the 1918 structural component conservative. The reclass percentage came in at the lower end of the SFR band — defensible without engineer override.

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$27,800+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Big Sky Mountain Cabin

Bozeman, MT
$875K+ Purchase Price · Built 2003, Renovated 2022

A Bridger Canyon 4-bed mountain home held as a furnished mid-term rental for visiting MSU professionals. Reclassified items: log-and-timber accent walls (decorative, separately captured), the heated mudroom flooring, exterior cedar siding refresh, the gas firepit on stamped concrete, and the gravel drive and parking apron. The 2022 kitchen remodel supported a strong 5-year reclass. Montana's 1.04 geo multiplier was applied across the schedule.

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$78,400+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Triplex

Omaha, NE
$320K+ Purchase Price · Built 1965, Renovated 2020

A Dundee triplex with three 2-bedroom units and an attached two-car garage. Reclassified items: in-unit cabinetry and luxury vinyl plank in all three units, the asphalt driveway and walk, central HVAC components, the rear privacy fence, and the shared on-site laundry hookups. The cheap-MF threshold prevented a false REVIEW. Land allocation settled at 21% via state statistics — Douglas County assessor was rejected by the reliability gate.

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$26,900+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Strip-Adjacent Condo Short-Term Rental

Las Vegas, NV
$445K+ Purchase Price · Built 2008, Renovated 2023

A 2-bed condo near the Las Vegas Strip operating in a legal short-term-rental tower. Reclassified items: full FF&E package with high-traffic-grade upholstery and casegoods, the in-unit washer/dryer, kitchen appliance package, decorative LED lighting, and casino-themed wall treatments and artwork. Common-area allocation was excluded from basis. STR intensity uplift was applied. Nevada's 1.06 geo multiplier ran across the schedule without override.

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$41,800+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

White Mountains Lake Cabin

Conway, NH
$540K+ Purchase Price · Built 1976, Renovated 2020

A 3-bed cabin near Conway Lake operating as a foliage-and-ski-season STR. Reclassified items: the wood-burning stove insert, cedar siding refresh, the dock and shoreline stabilization, the rear deck with hot tub, and a full lakehouse FF&E package including kayaks and snowshoes. STR intensity uplift was applied. The 2020 renovation date supported a healthy 5-year reclass without era-profile drag.

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$49,600+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Beachfront Condo Short-Term Rental

Asbury Park, NJ
$685K+ Purchase Price · Built 1985, Renovated 2022

A 2-bed boardwalk-adjacent condo operating as a Memorial-Day-to-Labor-Day STR. Reclassified items: the in-unit appliance package, salt-resistant balcony decking, decorative coastal lighting fixtures, the full FF&E package, and the building's allocated share of pool deck pavers (where ownership documentation supported allocation). STR intensity uplift was applied. New Jersey's 1.12 geo multiplier flowed through the schedule.

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$58,400+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Adobe Short-Term Rental

Santa Fe, NM
$720K+ Purchase Price · Built 1962, Renovated 2021

A traditional adobe casita walking distance to the Plaza, operating as a three-bed STR with strong Indian Market and opera-season demand. Reclassified items: the kiva fireplace and viga ceiling accents (separately captured), portal flooring and pavers, the rear courtyard and acequia stonework, decorative tinwork and pottery niches, and curated southwestern FF&E. Era profiles damped the 1962 structural component lightly. STR intensity uplift was applied to furnishings.

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$67,400+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Brownstone (4-Unit Conversion)

Brooklyn, NY
$2350K+ Purchase Price · Built 1898, Renovated 2019

A Park Slope brownstone converted into four floor-through rental units. Reclassified items: refinished pine flooring (kept structural), but separately captured original mantles and decorative millwork, the rear garden patio with bluestone pavers, period-style hardware and fixtures, the alley-side trash enclosure, and the front-stoop ironwork. Era-profile damping was strong given the 1898 vintage. Land allocation settled at 35% via Brooklyn metro statistics.

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$196,000+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Mountain Lodge Short-Term Rental

Asheville, NC
$815K+ Purchase Price · Built 1992, Renovated 2023

A 4-bed mountain lodge in West Asheville operating as a wedding-and-Biltmore-traffic STR. Reclassified items: the wraparound deck with outdoor hot tub and gas firepit, cedar exterior trim, custom interior timber-and-stone accent walls, the gravel drive with mountain-laurel landscape borders, and a curated mountain-modern FF&E package. STR intensity uplift was applied. The 2023 renovation supported a strong 5-year reclass at the upper end of the band.

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$76,200+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Single-Family Bungalow

Fargo, ND
$285K+ Purchase Price · Built 1948, Renovated 2019

A South Fargo bungalow held as a long-term rental in a stable cash-flow market. Reclassified items: the detached two-car garage, replaced kitchen cabinetry and laminate counters, the rear deck and privacy fence, asphalt driveway and walks, and mature shade-tree landscaping. Cold-climate envelope upgrades were captured at structural life. North Dakota's 0.92 geo multiplier was applied. The study cleared QC without a single soft flag.

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$21,800+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Fourplex (Brick)

Cleveland, OH
$365K+ Purchase Price · Built 1958, Renovated 2021

An Old Brooklyn brick fourplex with four 1-bedroom units, basement laundry, and surface parking. Reclassified items: in-unit appliance and cabinetry packages, the asphalt parking lot and striping, perimeter chain-link fencing, basement laundry hookups, and exterior trim and gutter replacement. The MF structural-efficiency multiplier engaged. The cheap-MF threshold suppressed a marginal rf_raw flag. Cuyahoga County assessor land value was used after passing the reliability gate.

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$31,200+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Single-Family Ranch

Tulsa, OK
$295K+ Purchase Price · Built 1972, Renovated 2022

A Brookside ranch held as a long-term rental after a 2022 cosmetic refresh. Reclassified items: replaced kitchen cabinetry and quartz, vinyl-plank flooring throughout, the rear concrete patio, the wood privacy fence, and replaced exterior shutters and trim. Oklahoma's 0.93 geo multiplier was applied. The reclass percentage settled mid-band for SFR. Land allocation came in at 18% via state statistics — assessor value was rejected by the reliability gate.

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$24,600+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Single-Family Mid-Century Modern

Portland, OR
$615K+ Purchase Price · Built 1961, Renovated 2020

A Beaumont-Wilshire mid-century modern with original post-and-beam framing and a 2020 kitchen remodel. Reclassified items: the period-appropriate replacement light fixtures, exterior cedar siding refresh, the rear deck and Japanese-style garden, decorative built-ins and credenzas (separately captured), and the carport-and-driveway pavers. Era profiles loosened given the 2020 renovation. Portland's 1.10 geo multiplier flowed through the full schedule.

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$51,400+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

4-Unit Victorian Multifamily

Pittsburgh, PA
$445K+ Purchase Price · Built 1893, Renovated 2018

A Lawrenceville Victorian converted to four floor-through rental units, with original facade preserved. Reclassified items: decorative millwork in shared hallways, period hardware throughout, the rear parking pad and security lighting, exterior wrought iron and porch ironwork, and unit-level appliance packages. Era profiles strongly damped the 1893 structural component. Allegheny County assessor land value was used after passing the reliability gate.

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$39,800+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Coastal Cottage Short-Term Rental

Newport, RI
$875K+ Purchase Price · Built 1924, Renovated 2022

A 3-bed cottage two blocks from Easton's Beach, operating as a sailing-season-and-tennis-tournament STR. Reclassified items: the wraparound porch flooring, the outdoor shower and rinse station, period-style hardware and fixtures, salt-resistant composite decking, and a curated coastal FF&E package. Era profiles damped the 1924 structural component. STR intensity uplift was applied. Newport's premium pricing was reflected in the metro land statistics layer.

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$79,400+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Historic District Townhouse STR

Charleston, SC
$950K+ Purchase Price · Built 1865, Renovated 2021

A South of Broad single-house Charleston townhouse used as a 3-bed STR within historic-district short-term rules. Reclassified items: original heart-pine flooring (kept structural), but separately captured period mantles and millwork, the brick-walled side yard with magnolia and palmettos, the slate-look porch flooring, decorative ironwork, and curated low-country FF&E. Era profiles strongly damped the 1865 structural component. STR intensity uplift was applied to furnishings.

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$87,200+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Black Hills Mountain Cabin

Rapid City, SD
$425K+ Purchase Price · Built 1995, Renovated 2020

A 3-bed cabin in the Black Hills foothills, used as a Mount Rushmore and Sturgis-rally STR. Reclassified items: cedar siding and pine-log accent walls, the gravel drive and parking apron, the gas firepit on flagstone, the rear deck with hot tub, and a curated cabin-style FF&E package. STR intensity uplift was applied. South Dakota's 0.94 geo multiplier was used. The study cleared QC with no soft flags.

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$38,100+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Smoky Mountains Cabin STR

Gatlinburg, TN
$580K+ Purchase Price · Built 2001, Renovated 2022

A 4-bed Smokies cabin operating as a year-round STR with peak-leaf demand. Reclassified items: the wraparound deck and outdoor hot tub, log-and-timber accent walls (separately captured), the gas firepit on stamped concrete, the rear pool table and game-room FF&E, and the gravel-and-stone landscape package. STR intensity uplift was applied. The 2022 renovation supported a strong 5-year reclass. Tennessee's 0.95 geo multiplier flowed through the schedule.

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$56,400+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Single-Family Hill Country Modern

Austin, TX
$720K+ Purchase Price · Built 2014, Renovated 2023

A Westlake-area Hill Country modern held as a long-term rental for a relocating tech executive. Reclassified items: smart-home integration and zoned thermostats, the limestone retaining walls and xeriscape landscaping, the outdoor kitchen on flagstone, the metal-roof porch and pergola, and updated kitchen and bath cabinetry. The post-2014 build qualified the full 5-year personal-property bucket. Austin's 1.08 geo multiplier flowed through the schedule.

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$70,400+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Park City Ski-In Condo STR

Park City, UT
$1150K+ Purchase Price · Built 2005, Renovated 2023

A 3-bed ski-in/ski-out condo at the base of Park City Mountain Resort, operating as a Sundance-and-ski-season STR. Reclassified items: full FF&E package with ski-storage casegoods and high-traffic upholstery, the in-unit washer/dryer and kitchen appliances, decorative timber-and-iron lighting, the gas fireplace insert, and allocated share of pool deck and hot tub. Common-area allocation was carved out. STR intensity uplift was applied. Utah's 1.06 geo multiplier flowed through the schedule.

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$105,200+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Stowe Mountain Cabin STR

Stowe, VT
$635K+ Purchase Price · Built 1982, Renovated 2021

A 3-bed mountain cabin minutes from Stowe Mountain Resort, operating as a winter-and-foliage STR. Reclassified items: the wood-burning stove insert, cedar siding refresh, the rear deck with hot tub on reinforced framing, the gravel drive and stone landscape borders, and a curated mountain-modern FF&E package. STR intensity uplift was applied. The 2021 renovation supported a strong 5-year reclass. Vermont's 0.99 geo multiplier was used.

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$58,200+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Single-Family Colonial

Richmond, VA
$465K+ Purchase Price · Built 1956, Renovated 2021

A Westhampton colonial held as a long-term rental for a relocating military family. Reclassified items: replaced kitchen cabinetry and quartz, the rear screened porch, the brick walks and patio, mature boxwood-and-magnolia landscaping, and the detached garage. Era profiles loosened given the 2021 cosmetic refresh. Virginia's 1.01 geo multiplier flowed through the schedule. The reclass percentage came in mid-band for SFR.

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$38,400+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Single-Family Craftsman

Seattle, WA
$825K+ Purchase Price · Built 1919, Renovated 2020

A Ballard craftsman held as a long-term rental for a relocating tech worker. Reclassified items: refinished fir flooring (kept structural), but separately captured period built-ins and ledger-rail trim, the rear deck and pergola, the brick patio and koi pond, mature evergreen landscaping, and updated kitchen cabinetry. Era profiles damped the 1919 structural component. Seattle's 1.16 geo multiplier flowed through the schedule.

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$68,800+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Mountain Cabin Short-Term Rental

Davis, WV
$365K+ Purchase Price · Built 1988, Renovated 2021

A 3-bed cabin near Canaan Valley and Blackwater Falls, operating as a ski-season-and-summer STR. Reclassified items: cedar siding refresh, the rear deck with hot tub, the gravel drive and stone fire ring, cabin-style decorative timber accents, and a curated outdoor-recreation FF&E package including kayaks. STR intensity uplift was applied. West Virginia's 0.91 geo multiplier was used. The reclass percentage settled at the upper SFR/STR band.

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$33,800+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Lake Cabin Short-Term Rental

Lake Geneva, WI
$695K+ Purchase Price · Built 1985, Renovated 2022

A 3-bed lakefront cabin on Lake Geneva, operating as a Chicago-weekend-and-summer STR. Reclassified items: the dock and shoreline armoring, cedar siding refresh, the gas firepit and Adirondack seating, the rear deck with hot tub, and a curated lake-house FF&E package. STR intensity uplift was applied. The 2022 renovation supported a strong 5-year reclass. Wisconsin's 0.97 geo multiplier flowed through the schedule.

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$64,200+ in Year-1 Tax Savings

Live-Work Loft (Mixed-Use)

Jackson, WY
$1050K+ Purchase Price · Built 2007

A Jackson live-work loft with ground-floor gallery space and an upper-level residential STR unit. Reclassified items: gallery-grade track lighting and display systems, the curtain-wall storefront accents, the upper-unit FF&E package, the rear stair tower decking, and decorative western-modern interior accents. Mixed-use allocation split the basis 60/40 commercial/residential per IRS guidance. STR intensity uplift was applied to the residential FF&E. Wyoming's 1.09 geo multiplier flowed through the schedule.

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$92,800+ in Year-1 Tax Savings
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