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Real Results: $750K Vacation Rental
How a Scottsdale STR investor accelerated $42,300 in year-one deductions — backed by data, delivered fast.
Property4BR/3BA — Scottsdale, AZ
Purchase Price$750,000
Year Built2018
Furnishing Cost$45,000
Study TierSTR + FF&E ($1,195)
This investor elected our STR + FF&E analysis. The study reclassified building components and all furniture, electronics, and hospitality items — resulting in over $42,000 in first-year deductions beyond standard straight-line depreciation.
Total Accelerated (Year 1)
$42,300
beyond straight-line depreciation
$15,651
Est. Tax Impact (37%)
13x
ROI on Study Cost
24.1%
Basis Reclassified
8
FF&E Categories
What's in Your Study
Engineering-based analysis aligned with the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide.
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Component-Level Analysis
Every building system classified by IRS asset life (5yr, 7yr, 15yr, 27.5yr)
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MACRS Depreciation Schedules
Full schedules your CPA can use immediately — no additional formatting needed
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Bonus Depreciation Modeling
2025/2026 bonus rates applied to maximize first-year deductions
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IRS ATG Compliance
Methodology aligned with the IRS Audit Techniques Guide for cost segregation
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FF&E Breakdown
Separate schedule for furniture, fixtures, and equipment (STR + FF&E tier)
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CPA-Ready PDF Report
Professional report delivered to your inbox within 48 hours of ordering
Why FF&E Matters for STR Investors
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment is the biggest missed depreciation opportunity for vacation rental owners.
Beds, couches, TVs, kitchenware, linens, and decor are 5-year depreciable property — not part of the 27.5-year building. Most cost segregation firms skip FF&E entirely. We break out every hospitality-related asset.
With bonus depreciation, eligible FF&E items can be deducted in Year 1 — turning your furnishing costs into immediate deductions.
STR investors typically spend $20K–$80K on furnishings. Without FF&E analysis, those deductions are spread over 27.5 years instead of taken in Year 1.
Every study includes CPA-ready documentation prepared in accordance with IRS guidelines.
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STR Residential + FF&E
$895/study
Properties under $1.5M — FF&E included
Engineering-based cost segregation study
5-year + 15-year reclassification
Furniture & furnishings depreciation (FF&E)
Bonus depreciation modeling (2025/2026)
MACRS schedules + NPV analysis
CPA-ready PDF report
Email support
STR Residential Premium
$1,095/study
Properties $1.5M+ — FF&E included
Everything in the $895 tier
Enhanced component detail for higher-value properties
Expanded depreciation schedules
Bonus depreciation modeling (2025/2026)
MACRS schedules + NPV analysis
CPA-ready PDF report
Email support
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cost segregation is an IRS-recognized depreciation method that reclassifies portions of your property into shorter depreciation categories (5, 7, and 15 years instead of 27.5). For STR investors, this means accelerating tens of thousands of dollars in deductions into the early years of ownership — reducing your taxable income significantly.
FF&E stands for Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment. If your STR is furnished (beds, TVs, kitchenware, linens, etc.), those items are 5-year property — not part of the 27.5-year building. Our FF&E tier identifies and schedules each item separately, so your CPA can take those deductions immediately instead of over 27.5 years.
Yes — if you or your spouse materially participate in managing the STR (100+ hours/year and more than anyone else), the depreciation deductions can offset your W-2 income. This is one of the most powerful STR tax strategies. We recommend discussing material participation with your CPA.
Just the basics: property address, purchase price, square footage, and year built. Our intake form takes about 5 minutes. No site visit required. Photos and documents (closing statement, tax assessment) are optional but can improve accuracy.
Studies are delivered within 48 hours as a CPA-ready PDF sent to your email. Your CPA can use it directly — no additional formatting needed.
Yes. If you didn't do cost segregation when you bought the property, you can file a Form 3115 (Change in Accounting Method) to catch up on missed depreciation — without amending prior returns. The full catch-up amount is taken in a single year.
Yes. Our methodology follows the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide. Each study includes component-level analysis, IRS asset class citations, and supporting engineering narratives. We recommend all clients work with their CPA when filing.
Bonus Depreciation Drops to 20% in 2027. Every Year You Wait, the Benefit Shrinks.
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