{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Retire on Rentals","title":"Turn Your Real Estate into a Tax-Saving Machine with Cost Segregation  - Jonathan Frizzell ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6b72deee\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4844,"description":"Episode SummaryIn this powerhouse reunion episode, Nicholas Cook sits down again with cost segregation legend Jonathan Frizzell (Kevel & Kevel) to break down the brand-new tax legislation (the “Big Beautiful Bill”) that just made 100% bonus depreciation permanent starting January 19, 2025 — and why every rental property investor needs to act on it now.Jonathan explains in plain English how cost segregation accelerates depreciation (reclassifying assets into 5- and 15-year lives instead of 27.5 or 39 years), how the new law supercharges that strategy, and real-world examples of turning $1M of basis into $70K–$100K+ of Year-1 tax savings — or more.If you own rentals, multifamily, self-storage, short-term rentals, or commercial property, this episode is your roadmap to legally lower taxes, boost cash flow, and retire faster.Key Timestamps00:00 – Intro & Jonathan’s 19-year cost seg journey03:20 – Cost segregation explained simply (5-, 15-, 27.5-, 39-year property)06:45 – Typical reclassification percentages by property type (multifamily 27-35%, self-storage 30-45%+)09:10 – Rule-of-thumb savings: ~7-10% of basis in Year-1 cash back12:30 – How a cost segregation study actually works (on-site visits, engineers, hundreds of line items)18:40 – Bonus depreciation history & why the new “Big Beautiful Bill” is a game-changer22:15 – 100% bonus depreciation is now PERMANENT (retroactive to acquisitions after Jan 19, 2025)28:50 – Look-back (catch-up) studies on properties you already own32:10 – Cost segregation as an asset-management tool (retire old roofs/HVAC, partial asset dispositions)38:20 – Using cost seg in estate planning (step-up in basis + no recapture at death)44:30 – Lightning round with Jonathan (favorite steak, COVID lessons, travel bucket list)Key Takeaways & Action Items100% bonus depreciation is now permanent law – no more phase-out (80/60/40/20) Any property placed in service after January 19, 2025 qualifies for 100% write-off on 5- & 15-year assets Typical...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/kZ_y-p-mMg6o7pg5hZW9Nn6L_xSjue44Fh3T6gh4CwM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wYWE5/NWU3M2IxNWVkYzUw/ZWFmMzVhMmIyOTQ1/YjczYi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}