Topic: Cost Segregation: Keep More of What You Make

Speaker:  Brenten Blakeman, Cost Segregation Strategist, Tangible Property Tax Methods 

Presentation:

- Depreciating a property in rental service (passive/active investment or owner-occupied business) is mandatory to be in compliance with the tax code

- Owners can increase their cash flow through the timing of depreciating their property in two ways; cost segregation and bonus depreciation  

Speaker’s Bio:

Brenten graduated from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and earned his MBA from Loyola University Chicago. He has over a decade of experience in finance, valuations and real estate. Since entering the cost segregation industry in 2022, Brenten has worked with investors, accountants, financial advisors and business owners nationwide on projects ranging from short-term rentals and multifamily properties to large commercial real estate assets.

Brenten is committed to guiding clients and their advisors through every stage of the process, from education to project completion. He takes pride in helping identify opportunities to improve cash flow and maximize depreciation benefits. Based in Arizona, he enjoys spending time with his family, dog, staying active through fitness and golf and running his non-profit the Queen B Foundation alongside his brother, raising funds and awareness for ALS.