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The Big Beautiful Bill Your 2025–2029
Real Estate Advantage

Picture this: A piece of legislation so investor friendly it’s like the government decided to throw a party for real estate moguls and you’re on the VIP list. The Big Beautiful Bill supercharges the market with aggressive tax incentives, easier financing dynamics, and targeted programs that reward renovation, development, and long term ownership. Think faster approvals, leaner red tape, and more cash left in your pocket to scale.

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Why Investors Should Care

Bigger write-offs, sooner:

Immediate expense bonus depreciation and raised expense caps mean faster ROI and improved cash flow.

Stronger leverage profile:

Interest deductibility rules shift in your favor, great for value add, ground up, and recapitalizations.

Place based upside:

Permanently enhanced Opportunity Zones + New Markets Tax Credit keep after tax returns attractive in underserved areas.

Portfolio builder friendly:

Higher SALT cap, permanent QBI, and a higher estate/gift exemption make it easier to grow and pass down real estate wealth.

Fast Take: Current Financing Wins

(Market Example)

Many investors today can use 30 year fixed DSCR loans (fully amortizing or interest only) with as little as 25% down, often at rates in the low to mid 6’s for well qualified borrowers.

These programs commonly allow LLC closings, no hard cap on financed properties, and typically don’t report to personal credit (unless there’s a default).

Rates/programs vary by lender and change frequently confirm specifics before you lock a deal.

What’s Inside the BBB (OBBBA of 2025) Provisions & Dates

Below are the flagship tax changes shaping strategy from 2025 forward. Use these details when modeling acquisitions, renovations, and dispositions.

Permanent 100% Bonus Depreciation

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Description

Immediate full expensing for qualified property (20 year recovery), including Qualified Improvement Property, short life assets via cost seg, and certain plants/orchards.

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Benefit

Dramatically lowers year-one tax, boosts cash flow, accelerates payback on value add.

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Effective Date

Property placed in service after Jan 19, 2025 no binding contracts before that date.

Opportunity Zones Permanent & Enhanced

Description

Program renewed indefinitely with rolling 10 year zone designations starting in 2027

Eligibility: ≤70% of state median income or ≥20% poverty

Enhancements

  • Annual basis step ups  (10–30% after 5 years; higher for rural zones)
  • Lower substantial improvement  thresholds (50% for rural)
  • Extended 5 year gain deferral window After 10+ years, basis steps to FMV at sale (potentially eliminating tax on appreciation) + up to $10,000 ordinary income deferral

Benefit

More flexible timing and deeper tax shields for long horizon OZ investors.

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QBI (Section 199A) Made Permanent

Description:

Up to 20% deduction on qualified business income (LLCs/partnerships/S corps), 20% on REIT dividends and PTP income.

Extras:

Higher phase-in thresholds ($75k/$150k) and a $400 minimum deduction starting 2026 for taxpayers with ≥$1,000 qualifying income.

Benefit:

Lower effective rates for rental businesses and REIT income.

Effective Date:

Permanent (adjustments start 2026).

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Business Interest Deduction (163(j)) → EBITDA

Description:

The 30% cap now uses EBITDA (adds back depreciation/amortization). Real-estate businesses can still elect out (with ADS), but this shift reduces the need. Capitalized interest must be deducted first.

Benefit:

More interest becomes deductible friendlier to leverage.

Effective Date:

Tax years after Dec 31, 2024.

LIHTC Enhancements

Description: State allocation for 9% credit +12% (starting 2026). 4% credit threshold drops from 50% → 25% of project costs when using tax exempt bonds.

Benefit: Expands in affordable housing deals.

Effective Date: Bonds issued/buildings placed in service after Dec 31, 2025.

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Section 179 Expensing: Limits Raised

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Description

Cap to $2.5M (phase-out begins $5M) for items like HVAC, roofs, security/fire systems, doors, insulation, windows.

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Benefit

Complements bonus depreciation for active trades (hotels, healthcare, etc.).

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Effective Date

Tax years after Dec 31, 2024.

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100% Expensing: Qualified Production Facilities

Description:

100% expensing for new, owner occupied industrial, manufacturing & refining, ag facilities (excludes office, admin,sales & R&D portions).

Timing:

Start construction between Jan 20, 2025–Dec 31, 2028; placed in service by Jan 1, 2031.

Benefit:

Massive early deductions (pair with cost seg). Not available to lessors.

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New Markets Tax Credit: Permanent

Description:

NMTC made indefinite to support equity into CDEs for projects in distressed communities.

Benefit:

Layer able with OZ/LIHTC to close financing gaps.

Effective Date:

Investments after Dec 31, 2024.

Estate & Gift: Higher, Permanent Exemption

Description: Doubled lifetime exemption (~$13.6M in 2025, inflation-indexed) extended permanently.

Benefit: Reduces estate taxes on large real estate portfolios.

Effective Date: Estates/gifts after Dec 31, 2024.

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SALT Cap Raised

Description:

Individual SALT deduction cap = $40,000 ($20,000 MFS) through 2029, with high-earner phaseouts. Business-related SALT still fully deductible via pass-throughs.

Benefit:

Meaningfully offsets property-tax pain in high-tax states.

Effective Date:

Tax years through Dec 31, 2029.

Section 179 Expensing: Limits Raised

Beyond the tax code, the BBB’s spirit is pro development: streamlined approvals aim to reduce permitting friction, and targeted funding supports sustainable and affordable projects. Practically, that can mean faster project timelines and better capital stacks for flippers, build to rent sponsors, and multifamily developers.

Additional Considerations

Energy Efficiency: The 179D/45L deductions phase out after June 30, 2026, trimming some “green” benefits post sunset.

Niche Wins: Installment recognition for farmland gains over four years; exceptions to percentage of completion for residential construction

Plan Carefully: Entity selection, elections (e.g., cost segregation), and timing are everything coordinate with a tax pro before you deploy capital

Market Backdrop: A Rare Buying Window

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With many Boomer era investors preparing to sell long held SFR and multifamily portfolios and tax policy skewed in favor of acquisitions and improvements the next few years present a compelling runway to aggregate doors, upgrade NOI, and exit on better after tax terms.

How To Use This Right Now

Model with the new rules: Re-run underwriting with 100% bonus depreciation, EBITDA based interest limits, and higher SALT caps.

Target OZ/NMTC/LIHTC geographies: Pair tax shields with local incentives to tighten yields.

Lock sensible leverage: Explore DSCR and bank programs that align with your hold horizon and cash flow goals.

Front-load improvements: Time your value add scope to capture immediate expensing.

Talk to your CPA/Tax Counsel: Confirm eligibility, elections, and documentation before you close.

Quick FAQs

Yes per the OBBBA of 2025 for qualifying property placed in service after Jan 19, 2025, with no prior binding contracts.

Yes per the OBBBA of 2025 for qualifying property placed in service after Jan 19, 2025, with no prior binding contracts.

Yes per the OBBBA of 2025 for qualifying property placed in service after Jan 19, 2025, with no prior binding contracts.

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Disclaimer: This page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or investment advice. Consult qualified professionals regarding your specific situation.