#101 - How Real Estate Investors Save Thousands with Cost Segregation with Brian Kiczula

Send us Fan MailMost real estate investors don’t realize they could be saving thousands on their taxes. In this episode, Steven chats with Brian Kiczula, founder of Cost Seg Rx, as he shares how cost segregation can help you do just that. He explains what it is, how it works, and why it matters whether you own a single-family rental, an RV park, or anything in between. You’ll also hear what to watch out for when buying or selling, and how tech, including AI, is making this strategy faster and easier than ever. If you're investing in real estate and want to keep more of your money, this episode is a must.Brian Kiczula is the founder and owner of CostSegRx, where he helps real estate investors navigate cost segregation, an intelligent tax strategy that boosts cash flow by accelerating depreciation. He’s been in this business since 2002, working with properties that range from single-family homes to large senior living facilities.Brian belongs to the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals, underscoring his credibility and active role in the industry. Over the years, he’s overseen thousands of cost segregation studies, using precise engineering methods aligned with IRS standards to deliver accurate, personalized results. He’s also the host of The Real Estate Explainer podcast, where he breaks down complex real estate tax concepts into easy-to-understand strategies.Connect with Brian:Website: https://www.costsegrx.comEmail: [email protected] in to his podcast: https://www.realestateexplainer.com/Episode highlights:(0:00) Intro(1:49) Brian’s background and how he started Cost Seg Rx(3:03) What cost segregation does and why it matters(3:56) Depreciation explained in simple terms(8:21) How a cost seg study breaks down a property(11:47) Why does the IRS allow depreciation(15:57) How passive investors can benefit(18:40) Role of operators in cost seg studies(19:34) Cost seg for single-family homes(23:49) Straight-line vs. accelerated depreciation(27:51) Risks and when not to do a study(32:13) Selling, recapturing, and tax planning(35:29) Types of properties CostSegRx serves(40:18) How long a study takes and when to start(42:14) Can you do a study on older properties?(44:57) How AI and tech are changing the industry(50:00) Is CostSegRx a tech company?(51:53) Where to find Brian and how to get started(53:28) Outro—Share this with your tech friends who you think would benefit from learning about passive income and alternative real estate investments. For more resources and guides, check these out:Crack the Code https://www.aritacapital.com/crack-the-code/Investor 101 https://www.aritacapital.com/investor-101-resource/Due Diligence Resource https://www.aritacapital.com/dd-checklist-resource/If you want to learn more, reach out at:Email: [email protected]:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/aritasteven/IG:  https://www.instagram.com/the.real.arita