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7 Real Estate Tax Benefits to Supercharge Your Rental Returns in 2027

Oct 2, 2026 · 39m

Summary

Dave Meyer breaks down seven major tax advantages for real estate investors, using a sample duplex deal to illustrate potential savings. He explains how depreciation, cost segregation, and bonus depreciation can reduce rental income tax to zero, while real estate professional status allows offsetting losses against active income. The episode also covers 1031 exchanges for deferring capital gains, mortgage interest deductions, operating expense write-offs, and opportunity zones for long-term tax-free appreciation.

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