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07/14/2026

As construction costs rise, insurance requirements tighten, and tax assessments receive more scrutiny, reliable cost data has never been more important.

That's why cost seg professionals continue to rely on Marshall & Swift.

It's one of the industry's most trusted sources for standardized building cost data... but like any tool, it's only as good as the person using it.

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Accurate property valuation plays an important role in real estate. One wrong calculation can expose you to financial risk, regulatory audit, or legal challenges.For decades, professionals across real estate, insurance, and municipal assessment have relied on Marshall & Swift to solve these challeng...

07/13/2026

Cost segregation isn't about the purchase price.

It's about what you bought.

A $2M office building can produce less accelerated depreciation than a $1M hotel.

Why?

Because tax savings come from identifying assets that can move off the standard 39-year schedule.

Not all real estate is created equal.

Here are the 10 commercial property types that consistently produce the strongest tax savings: https://www.findcostseg.com/post/types-of-properties-for-cre-tax-savings

06/04/2026

Most cost segregation "studies" aren't studies.

They're software estimates dressed up in a PDF.

The firm doesn't tell you that. The fee looks the same. And when the IRS comes knocking, you're on your own.

Know what you're buying before you buy it.

Full breakdown → https://www.findcostseg.com/post/hire-a-cost-segregation-firm

04/20/2026

Quick cost seg reminder: not everything in your property qualifies for accelerated depreciation.

Your roof?

It stays on the standard multiple decade schedule.

depreciable life of a roof: https://www.findcostseg.com/post/depreciable-life-of-a-roof

04/19/2026

Real estate investors now have a repeatable way to dramatically reduce taxable income, year after year.

Not a loophole.
Not a hack.
Just the tax code working as intended.

The gap is about to widen between:
People who understand this
…and people who don’t.

If you’re buying property in 2026+, this isn’t optional to understand.

Learn More:
https://www.findcostseg.com/post/accelerated-vs-straight-line-depreciation

04/04/2026

MACRS depreciation can really help investors who want to make the most of their tax advantages right off the bat.

Read all about it: https://www.findcostseg.com/post/how-to-calculate-macrs-depreciation

04/02/2026

Airbnb cost segregation is a smart strategy that allows you to bring future tax deductions into the present, maximizing their impact on your cash flow and tax situation.

Learn More: https://www.findcostseg.com/post/airbnb-cost-segregation