Are you unknowingly leaving thousands (or even hundreds of thousands) of dollars in tax savings on the table with your real estate strategy?

In this episode, we’re diving into real estate tax strategies by answering real questions from investors just like you. From LLC myths to Airbnb loopholes, this episode breaks down what actually works when it comes to saving money and scaling your portfolio.

You’ll learn why having an LLC doesn’t reduce your taxes (and what it actually does), how to properly structure your properties for protection, and the biggest mistakes investors make when it comes to liability and tax planning.

We also get into powerful strategies like cost segregation studies, the short-term rental loophole, and how to use leverage (like HELOCs and mortgages) to grow your portfolio faster while maximizing deductions along the way.

If you’re serious about building wealth through real estate and keeping more of what you make, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can implement right away.

Tune in to hear:

• Why an LLC does NOT save you money on taxes
• When you should (and shouldn’t) put properties in an LLC
• The real reason liability protection matters more than tax savings
• What expenses you can actually write off with rental properties
• How the short-term rental loophole can offset your income
• What a cost segregation study is and how it can create massive deductions
• Why paid-off properties might actually be risky
• How to leverage equity (HELOCs, refinancing) to scale faster
• The difference between passive rental income vs. active house flipping
• Why you should separate your LLCs for rentals, flips, and businesses
• How to properly handle the home office deduction across multiple entities

📢 Don’t forget to register for the Write Off Your Real Estate!

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?

Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz

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What if stepping away from your business is actually the key to making more money?

In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with real estate agent, business owner, and military spouse Jennifer Carlson to discuss what it really looks like to build a thriving business while juggling motherhood, constant change, and personal growth.

Jenn shares her unique journey of selling real estate in Pinehurst, North Carolina (one of the top golf communities in the world) while creating a client experience that goes far beyond buying and selling homes. From helping families relocate with ease to becoming a trusted community connector, she reveals how building relationships (not just transactions) has been the foundation of her success.

Tune in to hear:

• How Jenn built a thriving real estate business rooted in community and connection
• Why moving to England actually increased her income and productivity
• The surprising link between rest, space, and making more money
• Behind-the-scenes of balancing business, motherhood, and military life
• Real money conversations in marriage (spender vs. saver dynamics)
• Simple systems for managing a busy household without burnout
• Key lessons from mastermind retreats, breathwork, and nervous system regulation
• Easy-to-implement marketing strategies that actually connect and convert
• What most business owners misunderstand about retirement accounts and tax strategy
• Why involving your kids in money conversations can change their future
• The power of authenticity and how a “haunted house” podcast is expanding her network
• Letting go of perfection and focusing on what truly matters in life and business

Connect with Jennifer:

https://www.instagram.com/localjenn/

https://www.lovepines.com/

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?

Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz

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If you own real estate, want to start investing, or have ever wondered what really qualifies as a write-off, this episode is for you. I’m answering real-life questions from my students and breaking down powerful, overlooked strategies that could save you thousands in taxes. From ADU deductions and Airbnb structuring to gifting properties to family—this episode is packed with clarity, compliance tips, and must-know tax moves.

In this episode, I’m unpacking questions like:

• Can you build an ADU and write it off as an office?
• Are fixer-upper renovations tax deductible for interior designers?
• Can rental losses offset your day job income?
• Do property expenses count even if you didn’t rent it out yet?
• Bought your mom a house? Here's how to do it the right way
• What happens when you open an LLC after you’ve already bought rental properties?
• Why your mindset about “refunds” and “losses” might be costing you big time

📢 Don’t forget to register for the Write Off Your Real Estate!

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?

Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz

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Get Tax Help!