How to Eliminate Your 2025 Tax Bill with the Power of Real Estate!

This episode is sponsored by…NCH:Set up an LLC to protect your investments! – https://nchinc.com/rtrHEMLANE:Find better, more transparent property management with Hemlane at https://www.hemlane.com/lp/rent-to-retirement/Unlock MASSIVE tax savings in 2025! 🧾💰 In this must-watch episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, hosts Zach Lemaster and Adam Schroeder sit down with top real estate CPAs Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland from Keystone CPA to break down the latest strategies, loopholes, and legal hacks to minimize your tax burden and maximize wealth as a real estate investor.Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you legally KEEP MORE OF YOUR MONEY in 2025 and beyond.⏱️ Timestamps – Full Breakdown:TAX STRATEGY & EDUCATION (w/ Amanda & Matt from Keystone CPA)00:00 – Intro: Why tax strategy is critical for investors01:07 – Hidden deductions most investors miss03:06 – Write-offs WITHOUT an LLC03:44 – Depreciation: Your biggest tax-saving tool05:47 – Rental losses: What they are and how they help06:14 – The $25K rule: Offset other income if you make under $150K08:10 – RE Pro status: How to qualify (750 hrs + participation)11:21 – Case study: $150K depreciation from $500K building12:08 – STR loophole: Powerful tax savings without RE Pro13:12 – 3 ways to qualify for STR material participation14:17 – Who should be using STRs for tax strategy15:29 – When to buy for STR benefits (and how to track hours)17:12 – Audit triggers: What actually causes IRS audits18:12 – CPA red flags: If they don’t understand RE strategy19:11 – 2025 tax law changes & what’s expiring20:43 – Will 100% bonus depreciation come back?23:22 – Bonus depreciation can exceed your down payment24:25 – Real example: Offset $100K income with rental loss26:01 – What happens if IRS challenges RE Pro status?28:14 – Audit outcome: What you owe, what carries forward30:00 – Why it's still worth pursuing these strategies32:02 – STR loophole: Is there a minimum hour rule?33:44 – Pro tips on STR management year over year34:03 – How to contact Amanda & Matt (Keystone CPA)TURNKEY INVESTING STRATEGY & DEAL BREAKDOWNS (w/ Zach & Adam)35:15 – How to apply tax savings to real-world deals36:15 – What is Rent To Retirement & how we help38:00 – 6–10% incentives: Price cuts, cash back, rate buydowns39:12 – Example: Buy a $300K home with $30K in incentives40:45 – Buy with as little as 5% down using local lenders42:00 – Pair tax savings + incentives = infinite ROI43:05 – Market spotlight: Cambridge, MN (fast population growth)45:24 – Banbury model: Appreciation + rent potential47:02 – Tulsa duplexes: $800+ cash flow w/ 15% ROI50:10 – Why owner-occupied areas matter for long-term gains51:30 – Cost seg studies: When and how to apply them54:08 – Using passive losses for Roth conversions56:00 – Strategic planning with your CPA (and when to do it)57:15 – How to schedule your free investor consultation59:30 – Final takeaways: Invest smarter, save bigger👉 Subscribe for more real estate investing insights!👉 Download our free investor toolkit: https://www.renttoretirement.com👉 Connect with Amanda & Matt at https://www.keystonecpa.com🌐 Explore turnkey investing opportunities: ⁠https://www.renttoretirement.com⁠🗓️ Schedule a Free Consultation:⁠https://bit.ly/3EE6KjZ⁠📺 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel:⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h1lnz1kM75Gj79VV8QtEg⁠🎧 Listen to the Rent To Retirement Podcast on the Go:⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/renttoretirement⁠📬 Join Our Newsletter Email List:Submit your info at the top right corner of the page:⁠https://renttoretirement.com⁠📩 Have Questions for the Podcast?Send them to: ⁠[email protected]⁠Your question might be answered in a future episode!