Episode 31: How My Client's Tax Savings Paid for Their Entire $1.5M Car Wash Down Payment
Episode 31: How My Client's Tax Savings Paid for Their Entire $1.5M Car Wash Down Payment  
Podcast: Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler
Published On: Tue Jan 13 2026
Description: What if your tax savings could cover the down payment on your next investment?In this episode of Strength in Numbers, Marcus Crigler breaks down a real client example where smart tax strategy, specifically cost segregation and bonus depreciation, generated over $300,000 in tax savings. Those savings didn’t just lower a tax bill; they paid for the entire down payment on a $1.5 million car wash.Listen as he explains why these assets work, how depreciation plays a role, and what real estate entrepreneurs should consider when looking beyond traditional property deals.You’ll Learn How To:Use depreciation to reduce your tax billTurn tax savings into investment capitalEvaluate alternative investments beyond traditional real estateCombine cash flow and tax strategy for faster wealth buildingWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:(02:06) Why alternative investments deserve a closer look(03:18) Investing in vending machines for cash flow and tax write-offs(05:32) How bonus depreciation boosts first-year returns(07:05) Why car washes can be powerful income-producing assets(08:09) How cost segregation works in simple terms(08:44) Breaking down the $1.5M car wash example(09:10) How tax savings covered the entire down payment(11:09) Why car washes hold up in any economy(12:09) Laundromats: Business with assets that can depreciate heavily in the first year(12:52) Using SBA loans and depreciation in laundromat dealsWho This Episode Is For:Real estate investors who are looking to lower taxesEntrepreneurs with high tax bills and high incomeInvestors who are curious about alternative asset classesBusiness owners wanting cash flow and tax leverageWhy You Should Listen:If you are paying big taxes every year and wondering how to turn that money into assets instead, this episode shows what’s possible when tax strategy and investing work together the right way.Connect with Marcus Crigler:Website: https://beccfo.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7 Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcus.crigler