Brent Daniels and bookkeeping expert Max Emory pull back the curtain on the "profit trap" that keeps many high-volume real estate investors broke. Max explains why having a massive team often feeds the ego rather than the bank account and why 2026 is the year to be "ruthless" with expenses.

From the nuances of cost segregation and 100% bonus depreciation to the "wealthy person’s cheat code" of living off debt instead of income, this episode is a masterclass in keeping more of what you make. Check out the TTP Training Program for more information.

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Show notes:

(0:40) Beginning of today’s episode
(1:14) Why bookkeeping is the true foundation of a high-level real estate business
(2:44) Being "ruthless" with expenses: How $90 subscriptions and "swag" eat your bottom line
(4:28) Why a $10M business with a 1% profit margin is a "terrible" operation
(6:05) Why solopreneurs often take home more money than companies with 20+ staff members
(7:38) Utilizing depreciation to save on taxes without losing liquidity
(9:59) Engineering studies, building tax basis, and the cost of implementation
(13:36) How 100% bonus depreciation works for landlords in 2026
(20:44) When you should actually avoid "writing everything off" to qualify for financing
(24:43) Shifting from Income - Expenses = Profit to Income - Profit = Expenses
(26:19) Why you should look at P&Ls monthly and cash flow daily

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Resources:

Profit First System
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