In this post 4/15 recap, Thomas and Ryan reflect on the key themes and expert interviews from the year so far, from tiny homes to creative finance, and reinforce a common truth: smart investing still works in today’s market if you stay focused and play the long game.

They also dive into what’s happening with the 2025 tax bill, including the outlook on 100% bonus depreciation, and answer real investor questions from email and the Tax Smart Facebook group.

Topics include:

- Real estate investment takeaways from interviews with Robuilt, Avery Carl, Henry Washington, and more

- What to do (and not do) after 4/15 for tax savings

- The latest on the 2025 tax bill and bonus depreciation

- How step-up in basis affects depreciation

- Using Form 3115 to catch up on missed depreciation

- REPS Log and time tracking for short-term rental investors

- Why LP losses don’t offset W-2 income—and what to do about it

- The lazy 1031 exchange strategy for exiting syndications

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