WiscoREIA Investor Deep Dive
CostSegregation.com for Real Estate Investors
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Keep More of Your Real Estate Income Working for You
Real estate investors are always looking for ways to improve cash flow, reduce taxable income, and maximize the return on every property—and cost segregation can be a powerful part of that strategy.
Join KBKG for an investor-focused session on CostSegregation.com for Real Estate Investors and learn how property owners are using cost segregation to accelerate depreciation and potentially unlock significant first-year tax deductions.
During this session, you’ll be introduced to CostSegregation.com, KBKG’s self-guided software platform built for residential and commercial properties valued under $1.5 million, excluding land value.
Whether you own:
Single-family rentals
Short-term rentals
Multifamily properties
Office or commercial space
You’ll learn how cost segregation may help you identify valuable depreciation opportunities—without the time and expense typically associated with a traditional study.
If you’re looking for another way to make your real estate investments work harder for you, this is a session you won’t want to miss.
CostSegregation.com for Real Estate Investors
Presented by KBKG
Meet our Speaker
Lester Cook has over 25 years of experience in the tax specialty service industry. He is a Principal of KBKG’s Fixed Asset Review Practice. He is a certified member of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals, a group that he has been a part of since 2008.
Throughout his career, Lester Cook has completed cost segregation analyses on thousands of properties ranging from office space leasehold improvements to multi-billion-dollar industrial complexes and hotel and resort projects. He has worked with many Fortune 500 companies successfully representing his claims to both IRS and Financial Auditors.
Lester Cook was born and raised in Northwest Indiana and is the head of the KBKG Chicago Office. He earned a Bachelor's in Construction Management from Purdue University.
Hosted by:
Chris Hake – WiscoREIA Owner
Real Estate Investor | Educator | Coach | Entrepreneur
Chris Hake was the founder and driving force behind the rise of Madison REIA, which he launched in August 2012. In 2021, he merged Madison REIA with WiscoREIA, expanding its reach to ELEVEN monthly REIA meeting locations across Wisconsin and growing its community base of guests and members to over 1000 active investors and entrepreneurs.
With more than 30 years of hands-on experience in real estate, Chris is passionate about giving back. He continues to lead monthly meetings in Madison and frequently shares the lessons he's learned from decades "in the trenches." Chris is most energized by helping new investors discover if real estate is the right path for them, and if so, guiding them to the best possible start for long-term success. He speaks regularly at events throughout Wisconsin and across the U.S., covering topics on real estate investing, business, and personal growth.
A lifelong Madisonian, Chris began his investing journey with a house hack in 1994 and since been involved in hundreds of flips and rental properties. Over the years, he has raised more than $20 million to fund deals and has trained thousands of students through his local coaching programs. From 2006 to 2010, he also taught the Real Estate Investing course at Madison Area Technical College, where hundreds more learned the fundamentals from his real-world approach.
Today, Chris focuses much of his energy on growing Just Simple Storage LLC, a storage investment company he founded that now owns 900 units across 9 facilities in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan.
Outside of real estate, Chris is a devoted husband to his wife, Suzanna, and a proud father to their three boys: Tyler, Tanner, and Trelan. He’s also a fan of classic muscle cars (especially Corvettes and Mustangs), and enjoys outdoor adventures like golf, fishing, and pickleball. At his core, Chris is committed to living out his Life and Business Vision each day, guided by strong values and a passion for helping others succeed.
Feel free to reach out to Chris at chrishake@gmail.com
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