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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 24 MIN

Zach's 2026 Tax Review: How to save $90K+ in taxes on your 1st rental!

from Rent To Retirement: Building Financial Independence Through Turnkey Real Estate Investing · host Rent To Retirement

👉 Click here: https://hubs.ly/Q04wZWv40 to learn more about this program and speak with the RTR team to answer all your questions!💰 How the 2026 Strategy WorksLearn how EVERYONE can use a cost segregation study to offset 5 or 6 figures of taxable income from your W2 (or any income source) in 2026, even if this is your very first rental! No real estate professional status needed!Here’s how it works:You buy a vacant new construction rental property from RTR, where you can receive up to $30K+ in incentives to be used as cash back, a rate buydown, or a price reduction—the choice is yours.You take about 10 minutes to set up an Airbnb short-term rental listing following RTR’s guide.RTR rents your home for 2–5 nights. You do NOT need to furnish the home. This establishes the home as a short-term rental for 2026 under the strategy discussed in the episode, potentially allowing you to use a cost segregation study to write off approximately 30% of the home value against your income in 2026.RTR estimates 30% based on its experience. Example: a $300K home could potentially generate approximately a $90K tax deduction.You can continue managing the property as a short-term rental, or turn it over to RTR’s management teams beginning January 1, 2027.The potential result: 5 to 6 figures in 2026 tax savings while acquiring a quality new-construction rental property in a growing market.And with the combination of RTR cash-back incentives plus potential tax savings, you could potentially recover a substantial portion of your original down payment—dramatically increasing your effective ROI.That’s how Rent To Retirement helps investors pursue early retirement through real estate investing.👉 Click here: https://hubs.ly/Q04wZWv40 to learn more about this program and speak with the RTR team to answer all your questions!⏱️ Timestamps0:08 – How cost segregation can potentially offset active income0:44 – Using the strategy with your very first rental property1:11 – Combining RTR incentives with potential tax savings2:18 – Why the 2026 program has limited availability3:40 – How cost segregation works4:26 – Using the short-term rental strategy without real estate professional status5:14 – Passive losses vs. active income5:37 – Important tax and legal disclaimer5:59 – Estimating depreciation with a cost segregation study6:53 – The 30% cost segregation example7:23 – How a $300K property could generate an estimated $90K deduction7:47 – Example: reducing $100K of taxable income8:08 – What happens when deductions exceed your income8:30 – Depreciation recapture and 1031 exchanges8:54 – The short-term rental strategy explained9:40 – The “substantially all” work test10:12 – Three potential material participation paths11:17 – Why the substantially-all test matters11:39 – The under-7-day average stay requirement discussed12:27 – Setting the property up on Airbnb13:53 – Why the home does NOT need to be furnished for RTR’s placement14:32 – What happens after the initial short-term rental stay14:52 – Transitioning to property management in 202716:08 – Limited inventory and available new-construction properties17:11 – Fort Pierce, Florida property example17:56 – $339K property and 13% incentive breakdown18:46 – Cash-back and cash-flow example19:28 – Combining potential tax savings with RTR incentives20:46 – Potential triple-digit ROI explained21:29 – The 2–5 night RTR tenant placement process22:47 – Alabama and Florida property examples23:58 – Final recap and why timing matters in 2026⚠️ Tax Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Tax outcomes depend on individual circumstances. Consult a qualified CPA, tax professional, or attorney regarding your specific situation.👉 Click here: https://hubs.ly/Q04wZWv40 to learn more about this program and speak with the RTR team to answer all your questions!

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