Why Depreciation Makes Real Estate Such a Powerful Investment! (important for Airbnb hosts)
Summary
Richard Fertig from Short Term Rental University (STRU) explains how depreciation can make real estate a powerful investment for Airbnb hosts. He details how you can depreciate the value of the building itself (but not the land) over 27.5 years. This expense can significantly reduce or even eliminate the taxes you pay on your short-term rental income.
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