Build-to-Rent & Single-Family Rental
Rental Property Cost Segregation
Build-to-rent communities and single-family rentals depreciate over 27.5 years by default — but appliances, flooring, cabinetry, and site improvements don't have to. Reclassify them into 5- and 15-year property for a large first-year deduction across your whole portfolio.
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$4,000–$14,000
About 80% cheaper than the $40K–$70K a traditional engineering firm charges for the same IRS-compliant result.
Delivered in days
AI-assisted engineering returns an audit-ready study in days — ideal for BTR portfolios closing in batches.
IRS-compliant
Built to the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide, with full asset detail and supporting documentation.
Why rentals benefit from cost segregation
Residential rentals use a 27.5-year recovery period — faster than commercial's 39 years, but still slow. A cost segregation study peels the short-life components out of that schedule: appliances, carpet and LVP, cabinetry, and dedicated electrical become 5-year property, while driveways, fencing, and landscaping become 15-year land improvements. For build-to-rent operators the effect compounds across every unit, and bonus depreciation under IRC §168(k) front-loads the deduction.
| Rental asset | Reclassified to |
|---|---|
| Appliances (range, fridge, washer/dryer) | 5-year |
| Carpet, vinyl & LVP flooring | 5-year |
| Cabinetry & millwork | 5-year |
| Window treatments & blinds | 5-year |
| Dedicated appliance & specialty electrical | 5-year |
| Driveways, walkways & fencing | 15-year |
| Landscaping & site improvements | 15-year |
Rental property cost segregation FAQ
How much does cost segregation cost for a rental property?
Our build-to-rent and single-family rental studies run $4,000–$14,000 — about 80% less than the $40,000–$70,000 a traditional engineering firm charges — and are returned in days, not weeks.
Does cost segregation work on residential rentals depreciated over 27.5 years?
Yes. Residential rentals use a 27.5-year recovery period, but appliances, carpet and vinyl flooring, cabinetry, window treatments, and dedicated electrical typically reclassify to 5-year property, while driveways, fencing, and landscaping move to 15-year land improvements.
How much can a build-to-rent community reclassify?
BTR communities benefit from portfolio-scale site work and repeated unit finishes; it is common to move 20–30% of the depreciable basis into 5- and 15-year property across the community.
How long does it take?
Upload your closing statement, construction or unit-cost docs, and photos, and most rental studies are delivered in a matter of days.
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