Residential Rental Building
27.5 YearsQualifying residential rental buildings are generally depreciated over a 27.5-year recovery period.




Explore how components within a qualifying residential investment property may receive different depreciation treatments.
Qualifying residential rental buildings are generally depreciated over a 27.5-year recovery period.
Certain qualifying personal property and land improvements may be eligible for shorter depreciation recovery periods.
*Illustrative classification only. Actual depreciation treatment depends on the property's use, qualifying components, and applicable tax rules.
Certain qualifying components may receive shorter recovery periods.
Earlier eligible deductions may improve near-term cash flow depending on an investor's tax circumstances.
A completed study provides structured findings for review and implementation with your tax advisor.
We gather property purchase details, closing statements, renovation records, available construction documents, and other relevant information to build a comprehensive picture of your residential investment.
Our team reviews the property's physical components using the company's virtual engineering-based methodology and available supporting documentation to identify potentially qualifying assets.
Eligible components are evaluated and classified under applicable depreciation recovery periods, which may include 5, 7, 15, or 27.5 years, depending on the asset.
You and your CPA receive a detailed study report containing relevant asset classifications, supporting analysis, and depreciation information for professional tax review.
Residential houses held for rental or qualifying investment purposes.
Duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and other qualifying multifamily rental properties.
Eligible short-term or vacation rental properties, subject to property use and tax rules.
Condominiums and townhomes held for qualifying rental or investment use.
Larger residential rental buildings containing multiple units.
Final fees depend on the property's size and complexity. A customized proposal will confirm the applicable study fee.
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