Major League Real Estate Podcast
Dive into the world of large-scale real estate with Brandon Hall and Dylan Brown, CPAs with deep experience working with major portfolio operators. The Major League Real Estate Podcast delivers actionable insights for those managing and building expansive portfolios. Delve deep into subjects from finance, tax, and intelligent market analysis, to mastering team dynamics, optimizing operations, and leveraging cutting-edge technology. The show features industry giants with storied successes, sharing anecdotes of their portfolio-building journeys—hard-hitting and no-fluff. If you’re looking to rise in the real estate industry or simply want an insider’s perspective, consider this podcast your essential guide to success.
Episodes
Friday Jan 12, 2024
007. Cost Segs, Bonus Depreciation, and Partial Asset Dispositions
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Isaac Weinberger, a cost segregation expert, discusses the benefits and considerations of cost segregation in real estate. He explains how cost segregation accelerates depreciation benefits and allows investors to frontload their depreciation deductions. Isaac also addresses the depreciation recapture and bonus depreciation, as well as the factors to consider when deciding on cost segregation for syndicated deals. He emphasizes the importance of quality cost segregation studies and the potential extension of bonus depreciation. Overall, cost segregation can provide significant tax savings for real estate investors. In this conversation, we discuss the benefits and strategies of cost segregation studies for real estate investors. We cover topics such as the allocation of bonus depreciation, partial asset dispositions, and the benefits of cost segregation studies throughout the ownership period.
Takeaways
Cost segregation accelerates depreciation benefits and allows investors to frontload their deductions.
Depreciation recapture and bonus depreciation are important considerations in cost segregation.
The decision to do a cost segregation study should be based on factors such as hold term, property size, and tax liability.
The quality of the cost segregation study and the expertise of the provider are crucial.
Bonus depreciation is currently being phased out, but there is potential for extension in the future. Cost segregation studies can help real estate investors allocate bonus depreciation and accelerate tax deductions.
Partial asset dispositions allow for the deduction of the value of replaced assets, and cost segregation studies make this process easier.
Cost segregation studies can be beneficial throughout the ownership period, not just at the beginning.
AI and virtual assistants can be used to streamline workflow and delegate tasks.
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
006. How Vertical Integration Drives LP Returns
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
In this episode we bring on Elaine Stageberg of Black Swan Real Estate and discuss her firm’s meteoric growth. She discussed how vertical integration is critical at scale and her unique fund structure that boosts LP returns compared to traditional models.
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
005. The Top 5 Tax and Accounting Mistakes Sponsors Make
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
On this episode, Brandon and Dylan discuss common mistakes they see sponsors make related to their tax and accounting systems. We discuss relying on property managers for accounting, bank account utilization, investor documentation, operating agreements, and not getting the right service support.
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
004. The Most Important Parts of an Operating Agreement
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
This episode, featuring Mauricio Rauld of Premier Law Group, discusses the ins and outs of operating agreements and where sponsors tend to make mistakes and overlook details. We also discuss when you should pull a tax professional into your deal structuring.
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
003. The Bull Case for Small Bay Industrial (And Why It’s Overlooked)
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
This episode explores investing in small bay industrial assets with Daniel Kurkowski of Obsidian Group. Daniel leverages his extensive knowledge of small bay industrial to present a strong case as to why this asset class is positioned well for future success as well as why most investors overlook it.
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
002. How GPs Can Take Depreciation On Their Deals
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
On this episode, Brandon Hall and Dylan Brown, both CPAs with Hall CPA PLLC, discuss the various ways General Partners can take depreciation from the deals they sponsor. This episode explores common misunderstandings as well as ways to make the operating agreements work for you to ensure the tax component follows the economic deal you are trying to create.
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
001. Scaling a Portfolio with Vertical Integration
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
We bring on Matt Brawner of Endurus Capital + Minnesota Capital Management to learn about how he vertically integrates real estate businesses to earn more money and drive efficiency into his organization.
Monday Dec 18, 2023
000. Intro to the MLRE Podcast
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Meet your hosts, Brandon Hall and Dylan Brown, as they introduce the MLRE podcast and what you can expect to learn on our weekly episodes. We hope you enjoy!