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You\u2019ve likely heard of depreciation on equipment and other items in business, but did you know depreciation in real estate is possible? In fact, it\u2019s one of the most important deductions you can take as a real estate investor, as it reduces your taxable income each year you have a property in service and available for rent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Samantha Hawrylack<\/strong> You\u2019ve likely heard of depreciation on equipment and other items in business, but did you know depreciation in real estate is possible? In fact, it\u2019s one of the most important deductions you can take as a real estate investor, as it reduces your taxable income each year you have a property in service and available for rent. 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