Studies start at $495 — full breakdown.
One flat fee per study, set by purchase price and property type. The price you see at checkout is the price. CPA-Ready Guarantee on every study, and the report is in your inbox in under one hour.
Single-family rentals, short-term rentals, and condos. Most studies $495–$1,895 based on purchase price.
See full tierOwner-occupied house-hacks and small multifamily. $995–$1,995 based on basis.
See full tier5+ unit apartments and all commercial property types. $995–$2,995 based on basis.
See full tierFind your price by purchase price and property type.
The matrix below is the complete fee schedule. Wholesale CPA partners receive 20% off retail by default.
| Property type | <$300K | $300K–$700K | $700K–$1M | $1M–$2M | $2M–$5M | $5M–$15M | $15M+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family / STR / Condo 1 unit residential | $495 | $795 | $895 | $1,295 | $1,595 | $1,895 | — |
| Multifamily 2–4 Duplex, triplex, fourplex | — | $995 | $995 | $1,395 | $1,695 | $1,995 | — |
| Multifamily 5+ & Commercial Apartments, office, retail, industrial | — | $995 | $995 | $1,395 | $1,895 | $2,495 | $2,995 |
Dashes indicate tiers not offered for that property type — most $15M+ residential properties are best served by a traditional engineering firm, and sub-$300K commercial deals rarely produce a positive ROI on the study fee.
Traditional firms quote $5K–$15K. For straightforward residential, that's pricing scope — not quality.
Same RSMeans 2024 cost basis. Same MACRS framework. Same IRS Audit Techniques Guide methodology. Different delivery model.
Partner CPAs get 20% off retail by default.
Resell engineered studies to your book at retail and keep the margin. White-label PDFs available on the partner portal. Margin is configurable per partner — see the partner program for the full math.
See the partner programWhat people ask before they order.
Why are your studies so much cheaper than traditional firms? +
Traditional firms quote $5,000–$15,000 because each engagement is hand-built: discovery calls, on-site engineering visits, custom report writing. For a typical residential rental, those steps add weeks without changing the answer. Our engine applies the same RSMeans 2024 cost basis and IRS Audit Techniques Guide methodology — but the workflow is automated, so we ship the same defensible study at a fraction of the cost.
What does the price include? +
Everything you need to file: a 40+ page CPA-ready PDF, component-level depreciation schedules, MACRS class allocations, basis reconciliation, land valuation methodology, and Form 3115 readiness for prior-year lookback. Delivered via email in under one hour. No upsells, no per-revision fees.
Are there any hidden fees? +
No. The price you see at checkout is the price. We do not charge separately for revisions if your CPA requests format changes — that's covered by our CPA-Ready Guarantee. The only optional add-on is rush handling on weekends, and we'll tell you upfront before you pay.
What if my CPA can't use the report? +
Our CPA-Ready Guarantee: if your CPA requests changes to format or documentation, we'll revise within 30 days. If we can't resolve their concerns, we refund the study fee in full. Covered: format and documentation revisions. Not covered: changed property facts after delivery, CPA disagreement with the tax position itself, or audit outcomes.
Do you offer bulk pricing for portfolios? +
Yes. For 5+ properties ordered together, we discount 10% off retail per study. For CPA partners reselling to their book of business, the standard wholesale discount is 20% off retail (configurable per partner). Email support@costsegsmart.com with your portfolio details.