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BiggerPockets Real Estate · October 2, 2026 · 39m

7 Real Estate Tax Benefits to Supercharge Your Rental Returns in 2027

Dave breaks down seven legal tax strategies available to rental property investors, using a concrete example to illustrate potential savings. The episode covers depreciation deductions, 1031 exchanges for capital gains deferral, real estate professional status to offset active income, cost segregation to accelerate depreciation, and everyday operating expense write-offs. These strategies can compound returns over time, but investors must actively apply them.

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Depreciation Deductions
Depreciation allows investors to deduct a portion of a property's cost from taxable rental income each year, representing the property's theoretical wear and tear.
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1031 Exchanges
Section 1031 exchanges allow investors to defer paying capital gains taxes when selling a rental property, as long as the proceeds are reinvested into a similar property.

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