Want to cut your 2025 tax bill and grow your real estate portfolio at the same time?
In this powerful episode, hosts Zach Lemaster and Adam Schroeder reveal real-world strategies to legally reduce taxes through cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and builder incentives — all before year-end.

They’re joined by Amanda Han & Matt MacFarland (Keystone CPA) and Jeff Welgan (Bluprint Home Loans) to share how smart investors are stacking creative financing, tax deductions, and new construction deals to maximize ROI while preparing for the 2026 tax changes.

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to invest — this is it.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Introduction & 2025 real estate outlook
01:30 – Why Q4 is the most strategic time for investors
03:00 – Builder incentives: how to get $25K–$50K back on new builds
05:10 – Using 5% down loans to scale your portfolio faster
08:00 – Cost segregation 101: turn $300K homes into $90K tax write-offs
10:40 – Combining tax strategies for “free real estate”
13:00 – IRS-approved tax breaks and why they exist
15:20 – Market highlights: San Antonio, Conroe, and Alabama
20:00 – Lending insights with Jeff Welgan (Bluprint Home Loans)
28:00 – DSCR loans, credit scores & qualification tips
33:00 – Real estate professional status vs short-term loophole
39:00 – Why you must own and place your property in service before year-end
48:00 – Final takeaways: how to act fast and save big in 2025

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