🚨 A brand new bill was signed into law on July 4th, 2025. One big change? The return of 100% bonus depreciation. Now… bonus depreciation isn’t new. But this law revitalized it — and made it fully available again. Here’s why that matters: 👇 🏠 By default, rental real estate is passive. Since 1986, the rules say: ❌ Passive losses can only offset passive income. ❌ You can’t use them against W-2 income or business income. … Unless you qualify for an exception. ✅ Short-term rentals are that exception. But the rules are strict. Here’s what it takes: 1️⃣ The property must be short-term in nature. ➡️ Average tenant stay = 7 days or less. 2️⃣ You must meet management tests. 🕒 Time: At least 100+ hours actively engaged. 🚫 Exclusivity: No one else (like a property manager) can work more hours than you. It’s not magic. It’s math. 👉 Qualify — and you can use paper losses from your STR to offset income that usually has no tax shelter. That’s a powerful strategy. 💭 Questio...