
Tax Smart Real Estate Investors Podcast
The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors Podcast is a show that focuses on tax, accounting, and finance tips for real estate investors and business owners. We bring on guests to talk through complex topics and we break it down into bite-sized chunks of knowledge for our listeners.
Our episodes generally run 30-60 minutes of no-nonsense, hard-hitting information. We know your time is valuable so our goal is to save you thousands of dollars per episode.
Hall CPA, PLLC is a CPA firm that exclusively serves real estate investors and real estate business owners. We work with syndicators and developers closing multi-million dollar deals, as well as small investors building a portfolio from scratch.
Check us out at www.TheRealEstateCPA.com/Podcast and www.TaxSmartInvestors.com/Insiders for more free content and information.
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Latest episodes

Oct 25, 2022 • 21min
TAX 01: Understanding The Lingo In This Crazy World of Tax
In today's episode, Brandon Hall & Thomas Castelli discuss the definitions of key tax terms including, tax liability, effective tax rate, marginal tax rate, tax estimates, and much more!
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Enroll in the STR Tax Course today and learn how to save 5-6 figures in taxes using the STR Loophole: courses.taxsmartinvestors.com/
For an initial consultation from Hall CPA, PLLC visit www.therealestatecpa.com/become-client
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The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.

Oct 18, 2022 • 30min
196. Don't Miss Out on These Tax Strategies & Tips As We Head Toward Year-End
In today's episode, Brandon Hall & Thomas Castelli discuss year-end tax strategies and considerations including, the STR Loophole, best practices for tracking time, S-Corp reasonable salaries, timing cost segregation studies, and more!
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Enroll in the Year-End Tax Bootcamp for 60% with the code INSIDERS using this link: https://bootcamp.taxsmartinvestors.com/
Use the code INSIDERS for 60% off!
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Join our Facebook group, the one-stop-shop for real estate investors to learn about tax strategy and stay up to date on changing tax laws:
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Enroll in the STR Tax Course today and learn how to save 5-6 figures in taxes using the STR Loophole: courses.taxsmartinvestors.com/
For an initial consultation from Hall CPA, PLLC visit www.therealestatecpa.com/become-client
Follow Brandon on Twitter: @bhallcpa
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The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.

Oct 11, 2022 • 41min
195. Are We Headed Toward a Housing Crash?... Making Sense of The Current Market with Jason Hartman
In today's episode, Brandon Hall & Ryan Carriere are joined by Jason Hartman to discuss how to view and navigate the current market conditions, how the federal reserve impacts your wealth, and more.
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Enroll in the Tax Strategy Foundation Course for 50% with the code HARTMAN using this link: https://courses.therealestatecpa.com/sales-page1623935021573
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Join our Facebook group, the one-stop-shop for real estate investors to learn about tax strategy and stay up to date on changing tax laws:
www.facebook.com/groups/taxsmartinvestors
Enroll in the STR Tax Course today and learn how to save 5-6 figures in taxes using the STR Loophole: courses.taxsmartinvestors.com/
For an initial consultation from Hall CPA, PLLC visit www.therealestatecpa.com/become-client
Follow Brandon on Twitter: @bhallcpa
Follow Thomas on Twitter: @thomascastelli_
The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.

Oct 4, 2022 • 16min
194. How To Rent Your Residence Tax-Free Using The Augusta Rule... And Is it Worth it?
In today's episode, Thomas Castelli discusses how you can use the Augusta Rule (aka Masters Rule) to rent your residence tax-free, relevant compliance considerations, and asks the question, is it worth the hassle?
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Join our Facebook group, the one-stop-shop for real estate investors to learn about tax strategy and stay up to date on changing tax laws:
www.facebook.com/groups/taxsmartinvestors
Enroll in the STR Tax Course today and learn how to save 5-6 figures in taxes using the STR Loophole: courses.taxsmartinvestors.com/
For an initial consultation from Hall CPA, PLLC visit www.therealestatecpa.com/become-client
Follow Brandon on Twitter: @bhallcpa
Follow Thomas on Twitter: @thomascastelli_
The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.

Sep 27, 2022 • 13min
193. When is the Depreciation Recapture Tax Due When Selling a Property Using an Installment Sale?
The podcast discusses depreciation recapture taxes and installment sales, emphasizing the timing of depreciation recapture taxes. It explains the concept of depreciation recapture in real estate, the taxation and depreciation recapture in an installment sale, and provides a practical example of depreciation recapture tax in property sales.

Sep 20, 2022 • 32min
192. Tax Smart Investors Q&A - REPS, STRs, Cost Segregation, 1031 Exchanges, and More!
In today's episode, Brandon Hall and Thomas Castelli celebrate the 4th anniversary of the podcast becoming a weekly show by answering questions from Tax Smart Investors.
Questions range from REPS, STRs, cost segregation, 1031 exchanges, and more.
Get a 14-day free Landlord Studio trial by visiting www.landlordstudio.com/realestatecpa
Join our Facebook group, the one-stop-shop for real estate investors to learn about tax strategy and stay up to date on changing tax laws:
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Enroll in the STR Tax Course today and learn how to save 5-6 figures in taxes using the STR Loophole: courses.taxsmartinvestors.com/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/therealestatecpa
For an initial consultation from Hall CPA, PLLC visit www.therealestatecpa.com/become-client
Follow Brandon on Twitter: @bhallcpa
Follow Thomas on Twitter: @thomascastelli_
The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.

Sep 13, 2022 • 36min
191. A Contrarian View on Real Estate Financing & Why Interest Rates Arent The End All w/ Karl Baker
Today Thomas Castelli and Senior Advisor Justin Shore are joined by Karl Baker, owner of Infinity Commercial Capital, a commercial financing advisory firm that provides customized funding options to real estate investors and business owners.
In this episode, we discuss the differences between traditional and commercial financing, why commercial financing can sometimes be a better option than traditional financing for real estate investors, why interest rates aren’t always the most important factor to consider, and more!
Learn more about Karl and Infinity Commercial Capital here: https://infinitycommcapital.com/
Enroll in the STR Tax Course today and learn how to save 5-6 figures in taxes using the STR Loophole: https://courses.taxsmartinvestors.com/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/therealestatecpa
Join our Facebook group, the one-stop-shop for real estate investors to learn about tax strategy and stay up to date on changing tax laws:
www.facebook.com/groups/taxsmartinvestors
For an initial consultation from Hall CPA, PLLC visit www.therealestatecpa.com/become-client
Follow Brandon on Twitter: @bhallcpa
Follow Thomas on Twitter: @thomascastelli_
The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.

Sep 8, 2022 • 40min
190. A Masterclass in Building a Short-Term Rental Business with James Svetec & Riley Oickle
In this episode, Ryan Carriere and I are joined by James Svetec & Riley Oickle, two of the world's foremost Airbnb experts, co-author of Airbnb for Dummies, and founders of BNB Inner Circle.
When it comes to mastering performance and streamlining operations, they are the industry's go-to experts, consulting with over 400 property management companies worldwide.
We discuss James & Riley’s STR strategy, how they select markets and hedge against regulatory risk, how they use the BRRR method with STRs, how to analyze properties, tech, management tips, and more.
In this episode, Thomas Castelli is joined by Kristina Mueller, Senior Accounting & QBO Pro Advisor here at Hall CPA. She works with our clients to build and maintain their accounting systems and oversees a team of bookkeepers at the firm.
Today we discuss why it's critical for real estate investors to have a bookkeeping system, what bookkeeping solutions are available, common mistakes, how we can help you get a bookkeeping system in place, and more.
Learn more about James & Riley at bnbinnercircle.com/
Enroll in the STR Tax Course today and learn how to save 5-6 figures in taxes using the STR Loophole: courses.taxsmartinvestors.com/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/therealestatecpa
Join our Facebook group, the one-stop-shop for real estate investors to learn about tax strategy and stay up to date on changing tax laws:
www.facebook.com/groups/taxsmartinvestors
For an initial consultation from Hall CPA, PLLC visit www.therealestatecpa.com/become-client
Follow Brandon on Twitter: @bhallcpa
Follow Thomas on Twitter: @thomascastelli_
The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.

Aug 30, 2022 • 31min
189. The Critical Role Bookkeeping Systems Play in Real Estate Businesses w/ Kristina Mueller
In this episode, Thomas Castelli is joined by Kristina Mueller, Senior Accounting & QBO Pro Advisor here at Hall CPA. She works with our clients to build and maintain their accounting systems and oversees a team of bookkeepers at the firm.
Today we discuss why it's critical for real estate investors to have a bookkeeping system, what bookkeeping solutions are available, common mistakes, how we can help you get a bookkeeping system in place, and more.
Enroll in the QBO Bookkeeping Bootcamp today & use code "PODCAST" for 50% off: https://www.taxsmartinvestors.com/bookkeeping
Apply for a free Relay account here: www.relayfi.com/therealestatecpa/
Enroll in the STR Tax Course today and learn how to save 5-6 figures in taxes using the STR Loophole: courses.taxsmartinvestors.com/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/therealestatecpa
Join our Facebook group, the one-stop-shop for real estate investors to learn about tax strategy and stay up to date on changing tax laws:
www.facebook.com/groups/taxsmartinvestors
For an initial consultation from Hall CPA, PLLC visit www.therealestatecpa.com/become-client
Follow Brandon on Twitter: @bhallcpa
Follow Thomas on Twitter: @thomascastelli_
The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.

Aug 23, 2022 • 32min
188. Why Less is More with High Cashflowing Luxury Short-Term Rentals & More w/ Rachel Gainsbrugh
In this episode, Brandon and Thomas are joined by Rachel Gainsbrugh, a full-time health care professional by day and STR investor by night. She is the owner and manager of 16 luxury STRs across multiple markets in the US.
In this episode, we discuss why less is more with luxury STRs, how to leverage VAs to manage remote STRs, Rache’s experience dealing with HOAs and STRs, how you can get your hands on top STR markets, and much more!
Learn more about Rachel and grab the top 75 STR markets here: https://www.shorttermgems.com/75gems
Get a 14-day free Landlord Studio trial by visiting www.landlordstudio.com/realestatecpa
Apply for a free Relay account here: www.relayfi.com/therealestatecpa/
Enroll in the STR Tax Course today and learn how to save 5-6 figures in taxes using the STR Loophole: courses.taxsmartinvestors.com/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/therealestatecpa
Join our Facebook group, the one-stop-shop for real estate investors to learn about tax strategy and stay up to date on changing tax laws:
www.facebook.com/groups/taxsmartinvestors
For an initial consultation from Hall CPA, PLLC visit www.therealestatecpa.com/become-client
Follow Brandon on Twitter: @bhallcpa
Follow Thomas on Twitter: @thomascastelli_
The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.
Always consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.