Mark Patten & Mandy Thiebaud are CPA’s with McKinnon Patten & Associates in Dallas. Their firm provides comprehensive tax, accounting and advisory services to a full range of real estate professionals and entities. Mark & Mandy are experts in advising clients on why owning real estate is more than just a return on your investment. With multiple IRS tax implications, the CPA’s layout some structural ideas on how to put your transaction together.  Mandy explains the different ways earned income and passive income are treated by the IRS. She also handles the difference between on-going replacements & repairs versus a capital expense. Mark talks about cost segregation studies and how rapid depreciation could help your real estate investments. What is a 1031 exchange and how can investors benefit? Mark talks about the tax benefits that a like-kind exchange can bring investors.  To contact Mark or Mandy: mpatten@mckcpas.com  To receive our FREE 15 page WHITE PAPER REPORT on the 2017 FUNDAMENTALS OF MULTIFAMILY FINANCING 101 and to learn more about upcoming events at Old Capital Speaker Series please visit us at OldCapitalPodcast.com Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn about Michael's Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory LLC.