220: The Tax Expert Who’s Saved Real Estate Investors $2.3B with Wes Mabry

The Lifestyle Investor - Investing, Passive Income, Wealth

Ever feel like the tax system is stacked against you? In this episode, I’m talking with cost segregation expert Wes Mabry to uncover one of the most underutilized and powerful tax strategies available to real estate investors – a proven method to accelerate depreciation, defer taxes, and increase cash flow.

Wes is the Founder of 1245 Consulting and one of the country’s leading authorities on cost segregation. For over 17 years, Wes and his team have helped investors—from small-time landlords to ultra-high-net-worth individuals—save over $2 billion in taxes.

In our conversation, Wes breaks down cost segregation step-by-step: what it is, how it works, why it’s so powerful, and the types of properties that benefit the most. He shares insights on everything from accelerating depreciation on assets like flooring and gas lines to why car washes and mobile home parks offer some of the best opportunities.

You’ll also learn about bonus depreciation, strategies to handle recapture taxes, and smart moves like retroactive studies and 1031 exchanges.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ How cost segregation accelerates depreciation by breaking down property components like landscaping, gas lines, and specialized flooring—helping you offset income without cutting into cash flow.

✅ Why asset classes like car washes and mobile home parks are tax goldmines, offering bigger savings than options like condos, self-storage or warehouses.

✅ How retroactive cost segregation can help you reclaim missed tax benefits and significantly reduce your taxable income.

Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/220

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