The Best Ever CRE Show JF 3947: Global Teams, IRS Audits, and 100% Bonus Depreciation ft. Sean Graham
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Jun 25, 2025 In a lively discussion, Sean Graham, founder of Maven Cost Segregation Tax Advisors, shares his expertise in maximizing tax benefits for real estate investors. He delves into the transformative role of AI in streamlining business operations and discusses his journey transitioning to self-storage investing. Sean highlights the importance of building a global team for effective management and navigates the complexities of bonus depreciation and IRS audits, offering valuable insights for optimizing tax strategies.
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AI Finds Frivolous Charges Fast
- Ash Patel used ChatGPT to quickly identify frivolous charges in two years of bar bank records.
- This saved hours of manual work and helped detect suspected operator theft.
Self-Storage Is Hands-On
- Self-storage investing provides operational control but is not passive due to tenant management.
- Managing in-house teams yields growth and deep business understanding over outsourcing.
Check Zoning, Avoid Saturation
- Research local zoning codes thoroughly before investing in self-storage to avoid saturation.
- New facilities nearby can drastically impact occupancy and rental rates negatively.