Are you a real estate investor looking to reduce your tax burden — or just trying to understand how depreciation recapture could affect your bottom line?

In this episode, Brian Davis (co-founder of SparkRental) sits down with Sean Lovison, a Certified Financial Planner and CPA, to unpack everything you need to know about real estate depreciation, tax liability, and smart exit strategies — including how to avoid surprise tax bills when selling rental properties.

We cover:
✅ What is depreciation recapture and how does it work?
✅ How to calculate your real tax liability when selling a property
✅ The difference between capital gains vs. depreciation recapture
✅ Real-life examples of investors getting hit with unexpected taxes
✅ How to use 1031 exchanges to defer taxes legally
✅ What is a “lazy 1031 exchange” in syndications and how it works
✅ Tax tips for passive vs. active real estate investors
✅ What happens if you don’t claim depreciation (hint: it’s bad!)
✅ The long-term tax benefits of holding until “the endgame”

🎯 Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced investor, this episode is packed with insights on real estate tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your profits.

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