Realtor Tax Gamechanger: The One Big Beautiful Bill Explained

In this episode of The Whissel Way Podcast, recorded during our weekly Tuesday team meeting, Kyle Whissel unpacks the key components of the One Big Beautiful Bill—a sweeping 1,100+ page tax reform proposal. Designed for real estate professionals, this session walks through critical wealth-building strategies like bonus depreciation, cost segregation, opportunity zones, 1031 exchanges, and the powerful “Buy, Depreciate, Borrow, Die” approach. You’ll learn how to help your clients save tens of thousands on taxes, optimize your own portfolio, and set up long-term financial freedom. Whether you're working with investors, higher-net-worth clients, or building your own real estate empire—this is a masterclass you don’t want to miss.

 

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro: Why This Meeting Matters
01:30 – Are These Events Worth Inviting People To?
03:00 – What the One Big Beautiful Bill Is
05:00 – The 199A QBI Deduction Explained
07:15 – SALT Tax Cap Changes (And Why Californians Should Care)
12:20 – Opportunity Zones vs. 1031 Exchanges
19:00 – Bonus Depreciation: How to Write Off 5-15 Year Assets
25:00 – The Buy, Depreciate, Borrow, Die Strategy
33:00 – Step-Up Basis and Estate Tax Changes
45:00 – How to Start These Conversations with Clients