Real Estate Rookie This New Bill Could Double Your Tax Savings in 2025
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Sep 17, 2025 Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland, seasoned real estate CPAs from Keystone CPA and co-authors of BiggerPockets books, delve into the transformative effects of the new One Big Beautiful Bill. They share how this legislation can double tax savings for rookie investors, highlighting strategies like 100% bonus depreciation and the lucrative short-term rental loophole. The duo further explores cost segregation studies and the ‘marriage loophole’ for maximizing tax benefits, along with crucial tips to avoid rookie tax pitfalls. This is an essential listen for budding real estate investors!
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Do Cost Segregation With CPA Input
- Hire a cost segregation firm to reclassify building components for faster depreciation.
- Coordinate with your CPA before ordering a study to ensure timing and usefulness.
Rental Losses Can Offset W-2 Income
- Up to $25,000 of rental losses can offset W-2 income for many rookies under current rules.
- Those offsets are particularly valuable for house-hackers and early investors making under roughly $100k.
Consider Real Estate Professional Status
- If you earn over limits, explore real estate professional status to use rental losses against W-2 income.
- Consider spouse strategies (the "marriage loophole") if one partner qualifies as a real estate professional.
