EPISODE · Jun 11, 2025 · 41 MIN
Depreciation, Documentation, and Dodging Mistakes with Brandon Hall and Nathan Sosa
from The Short Term Show · host 8 Figure Airbnb and Short Term Rental Real Estate Investor Avery Carl
On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Brandon Hall and Nathan Sosa of Hall CPA to dive deep into the short-term rental tax loophole and how investors can legitimately use it to offset W2 and business income. They discuss the origins of the loophole, how to qualify through material participation tests, and what documentation is necessary to survive an IRS audit. The conversation also covers depreciation recapture, bonus depreciation updates, and common traps tax influencers don’t warn you about. Whether you’re an investor with one STR or 100, this is a must-listen for anyone trying to minimize taxes the right way. How to connect with Brandon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonhallcpa/https://www.facebook.com/realestatecpahttps://x.com/TheRECPAwww.therealestatecpa.com How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.strquestions.com Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon
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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Brandon Hall and Nathan Sosa of Hall CPA to dive deep into the short-term rental tax loophole and how investors can legitimately use it to offset W2 and business income. They discuss the origins of the loophole, how to qualify through material participation tests, and what documentation is necessary to survive an IRS audit. The conversation also covers depreciation recapture, bonus depreciation updates, and common traps tax influencers don’t warn you about. Whether you’re an investor with one STR or 100, this is a must-listen for anyone trying to minimize taxes the right way. How to connect with Brandon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonhallcpa/https://www.facebook.com/realestatecpahttps://x.com/TheRECPAwww.therealestatecpa.com How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.strquestions.com Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon
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