--- title: Ep 224 - Zach Achieves 100% ROI on His Last Property! description: Real estate investors have many options when it comes to building a diverse portfolio. image: https://www.renttoretirement.com/hubfs/ZACH%20ACHIEVES_1x1.jpg --- 2 min read # Ep 224 - Zach Achieves 100% ROI on His Last Property! [ Rent To Retirement ](https://www.renttoretirement.com/podcasts/author/rent-to-retirement) : Mar 19, 2024 9:50:58 AM [Podcasts](https://www.renttoretirement.com/podcasts/tag/podcasts) ![Ep 224 - Zach Achieves 100% ROI on His Last Property!](https://www.renttoretirement.com/hubfs/ZACH%20ACHIEVES_1x1.jpg) In this episode of the Rent to Retirement Podcast, host Zach Lemaster takes us on a deep dive into the strategies he employs to achieve a 100% Return on Investment (ROI) in real estate. From case studies to tax-saving techniques, Zach covers it all. Tune in to discover how you can scale your portfolio and dramatically increase your ROI. The quick start guide to STR self management: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/125rg8QkAkoB5Jf_Ndhdriu6ZFd6AeDkF/view?usp=drive_link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/125rg8QkAkoB5Jf_Ndhdriu6ZFd6AeDkF/view?usp=drive_link) **🔑 Key Moments:** 00:00:08: Introduction to achieving a high ROI in real estate 00:00:14: The importance of running through the numbers with actual case studies 00:00:33: How to maximize your return on investment and save on taxes 00:00:46: Discussing the strategy using a normal investment property example 00:01:00: The benefits of new construction properties in the Sunbelt 00:01:15: How to save tens of thousands of dollars in taxes and increase ROI 00:01:42: The importance of scaling your portfolio for long-term growth 00:02:04: The five and ten-year projection in real estate investing 00:02:12: Applying the IDEAL investment formula at Rent to Retirement 00:02:54: The case study of an Alabama property purchase and its financial breakdown 00:03:30: Calculating ROI and the significance of looking beyond cash flow 00:04:11: The impact of appreciation and leverage in building wealth in rental real estate 00:04:54: How depreciation plays a crucial role in tax savings and ROI 00:05:54: The benefits of a cost segregation study for real estate professionals 00:10:42: Achieving accelerated depreciation through short-term rental strategies 00:11:08: The potential for high ROI even without being a real estate professional 00:14:00: Exploring the concept of self-managing short-term rentals for tax benefits 00:17:00: The importance of understanding and utilizing cost segregation studies 00:19:00: How furnishing costs can also contribute to tax deductions and ROI 00:21:00: The impact of short-term rentals on ROI and tax savings over time 00:23:00: The significance of self-managing properties and the resources available 00:25:00: Encouraging investors to explore accelerated depreciation and short-term rental strategies 00:27:00: A call to action for investors to reach out for guidance and resources Remember to subscribe for more tips on real estate investing and maximizing your ROI! 🏠💼 Subscribe here: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h1lnz1kM75Gj79VV8QtEg](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h1lnz1kM75Gj79VV8QtEg)   Join our Newsletter Email List (submit information at the top right corner of the webpage): [https://renttoretirement.com](https://renttoretirement.com) Have questions? 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In this episode, Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster, the founder and CEO of Rent to... [Podcasts](https://www.renttoretirement.com/podcasts/tag/podcasts) [Read More](https://www.renttoretirement.com/podcasts/2024/03/ep-222-election-year-impact-on-real-estate) [![Ep 223 – Jumping Into Real Estate Investing: A Couple's Journey to Financial Freedom](https://www.renttoretirement.com/hubfs/Jumping%20Into%20Real%20Estate%20Investing_1x1.jpg) ](https://www.renttoretirement.com/podcasts/2024/03/ep-223-jumping-into-real-esate-investing-a-couples-journey-to-financial-freedom) 1 min read #### [Ep 223 – Jumping Into Real Estate Investing: A Couple's Journey to Financial Freedom](https://www.renttoretirement.com/podcasts/2024/03/ep-223-jumping-into-real-esate-investing-a-couples-journey-to-financial-freedom) [Rent To Retirement](https://www.renttoretirement.com/podcasts/author/rent-to-retirement) : Mar 14, 2024 7:01:52 AM Welcome to another exciting episode of our podcast! 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