A practical 60-minute education session for real estate investors who want to understand how depreciation really works
And when it's worth discussing with their CPA
LIVE Online Event: March 11, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00pmEST
Most real estate investors know depreciation exists. Far fewer understand:
⚡️ Why it matters
⚡️ How it works
⚡️ Or that the tax code offers more than one way to use it
That gap in understanding can cost you tens, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars over the life of a property!
This session cuts through the noise and explains cost segregation in plain English - without the sales pitches, hype, or cookie-cutter advice.
"I've heard about cost segregation, but I'm not sure what it actually does."
"My CPA mentioned depreciation, but we never went deeper."
"I don't want aggressive tax strategies that could backfire."
"I'm a value-add investor - there has to be more opportunity here."
If you own real estate, or plan to, and want to make informed, defensible tax decisions, this session is for you!
Depreciation, Explained
What depreciation really is, why the IRS allows it, and why it’s one of the biggest advantages of owning real estate.
The Two Ways the Tax Code Treats Your Property
How the default depreciation method works—and how cost segregation changes the timing of deductions.
Who Can (and Can’t) Benefit
Why cost segregation is not one-size-fits-all, and which investors and properties should approach it cautiously.
Why Value-Add Investors Have an Edge
How renovations, improvements, and repositioning can increase the impact of these regulations.
What to Discuss with Your CPA
The right questions to ask, the mistakes to avoid, and how to evaluate whether this strategy fits your situation.
This session is educational and designed to help you understand the rules and your options so you can have better conversations with your CPA or tax advisor

Brenten Blakeman is a cost segregation strategist with Tangible Property Tax Methods, working with real estate investors and business owners to maximize tax savings through strategic use of the tax code.
With over 10 years of experience in finance and real estate, Brenten specializes in cost segregation and the often-overlooked Tangible Property Regulations, helping clients keep more of what they earn, while staying fully compliant with IRS guidelines. He collaborates closely with investors, business owners, accountants, wealth managers, and CFOs to ensure each strategy is applied accurately and optimally.
Before focusing on cost segregation, Brenten worked in business valuations, valuing estates for gift and estate tax purposes, and later in capital markets brokerage. This background gives him a deep understanding of real estate, valuation, and how thoughtful tax planning can materially impact long-term wealth.

Brenten Blakeman is a cost segregation strategist with Tangible Property Tax Methods, working with real estate investors and business owners to maximize tax savings through strategic use of the tax code.
With over 10 years of experience in finance and real estate, Brenten specializes in cost segregation and the often-overlooked Tangible Property Regulations, helping clients keep more of what they earn, while staying fully compliant with IRS guidelines. He collaborates closely with investors, business owners, accountants, wealth managers, and CFOs to ensure each strategy is applied accurately and optimally.
Before focusing on cost segregation, Brenten worked in business valuations, valuing estates for gift and estate tax purposes, and later in capital markets brokerage. This background gives him a deep understanding of real estate, valuation, and how thoughtful tax planning can materially impact long-term wealth.