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Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Can Airbnb Hosting Really Make Your Taxable Income $0? | Bonus Depreciation Explained

2/16/202612 min

Today, Nicole breaks down the viral tax strategy everyone on social media is talking about — the claim that buying a short-term rental can legally wipe out your taxes.

She explains the simple idea behind bonus depreciation, why it creates massive upfront write-offs, and how real estate investors use upgrades and accounting strategy to dramatically lower taxable income. But she also pulls back the curtain on the part influencers skip: why a $0 tax bill doesn’t automatically mean you made money, how much cash you still need to spend, and the risks hiding behind the hype.

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    I'm about to head out on a trip for 10 whole days. I'm actually not going far from my home in LA. I wanted to minimize travel time and maximize leisure. I'm gonna put the out of office up on my inbox and retreat from the world to rest. I don't think I've ever gone away that long in my entire life, certainly not in the last 20 years. Honestly, it's a little scary. What will happen at work if I'm not always in my inbox and working on deals? As you can tell, I have a lot of anxiety about going, and guilt. One thing that helps me feel better about taking a break is that I know I can list my space on Airbnb while I'm away. Instead of sitting empty, your space can generate some extra income and help offset the cost of travel. It's a simple, practical way to make use of what you already have. If you've got upcoming travel plans, it's the perfect opportunity to list your space. And now, hosting is easier than ever with Airbnb's co-host network. You can hire a vetted local co-host to take care of the details for you. A co-host can create your listing, manage reservations, handle guest communication, and even provide on-site support, so the stay runs smoothly even when you're away. You get to share your space with someone traveling to your area while you're off making memories somewhere else. If you've considered

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