In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, host Bruce Bean sits down with Jason Malabute, a CPA specializing in commercial real estate taxation. Jason shares his inspiring journey from dreaming of being a professional basketball player to becoming a tax expert and real estate investor.

Growing up in Los Angeles, Jason initially had no interest in accounting until his mother encouraged him to pursue it. Fast forward to today, and he’s built a thriving accounting firm focused on real estate investors. He discusses how he transitioned from tax preparation to real estate investing, including how he strategically studied the market before purchasing his first properties.

Jason also dives into the tax challenges that property owners and investors face, common mistakes he sees from property managers, and the accounting tools he recommends. Plus, he shares why he believes real estate is the best wealth-building strategy available and how his firm helps investors maximize tax benefits.

Key Topics Discussed:

• How Jason pivoted from basketball dreams to CPA success
• The role his family played in shaping his career
• His first real estate investment and lessons learned
• Why he believes real estate is the ultimate wealth-building tool
• The importance of proper tax planning for investors
• His thoughts on the future of real estate investing

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