Shared Economy Talk Podcast

Miguel Alexander Centeno

Welcome to the Shared Economy Talk Podcast, your ultimate guide to navigating the evolving world of the gig and sharing economy! Whether you're a rental host, freelancer, ride-sharer, entrepreneur, or creative professional, we’ve got you covered. Join us as we break down the latest tax regulations, share actionable tips, and explore strategies to help you maximize your earnings and minimize your tax liabilities. Plus, tune in to engaging interviews with industry experts—such as designers, car-sharing specialists, and Airbnb pros—who share their unique insights and success stories. Get ready to learn, grow, and thrive in the shared economy. Don’t miss an episode!

  1. 4D AGO

    How to Reduce Taxes on Your Rental Properties

    How to Reduce Taxes on Your Rental Properties You bought a rental property years ago. Maybe decades ago. It’s appreciated significantly, you’ve depreciated it down to almost no basis, and now the thought of selling makes you nervous because of the tax bill. Additionally, you’re also tired of the maintenance calls, the liability, the capital expenditures that always seem to hit at the worst time. In this episode, Miguel sits down with Ari Rubin, founder of Flock Homes, to walk through the 721 exchange. It’s a lesser-known section of the tax code that lets you contribute your property into a partnership, receive shares in return, and defer all capital gains and depreciation recapture without triggering a taxable event. Ari explains who this works for, how Flock operates at scale with over 1,100 homes, and why younger investors are using this strategy just as often as retirees. Insights from this episode include: Why you can’t just retire from being a landlord, and how the 721 exchange lets you step away from management, liability, and surprise expenses while keeping your equity intactHow the 721 exchange differs from a 1031 exchange and why it’s been used in equities for decades to diversify concentrated stock positionsThe three ongoing benefits: continued income distributions, exposure to housing market appreciation across a diversified portfolio, and ongoing depreciation from new CapExHow redemptions work and why taking cash out of the fund is treated as a reduction in basis (like a cash-out refi) rather than a taxable saleWhen cost segregation makes sense for rental property owners (and when it doesn’t) About Our Guest Ari Rubin, Founder of Flock Homes, a platform that helps landlords exit their rental properties and transition to passive ownership through the 721 exchange, deferring capital gains while maintaining exposure to real estate income and appreciation Visit flockhomes.com to learn more . Email Ari directly at ari.rubin@flockhomes.com Connect with Miguel on LinkedIn or reach out at media@centurionfirm.com

    58 min
  2. JAN 19

    Maximizing Tax Efficiency in 2026 with Cost Segregation and 721 Exchanges

    🎙️ Maximizing Tax Efficiency in 2026: Cost Segregation & 721 Exchanges In this podcast episode, we bring you our recent webinar focused on advanced tax strategies for 2026. If you’re a real estate investor, founder, or business owner looking to preserve capital and improve cash flow, this conversation breaks down two powerful tools: cost segregation and Section 721 exchanges. We explore how cost segregation can accelerate depreciation and reduce taxable income, and how 721 exchanges may allow you to defer capital gains when exchanging real estate assets — all within the context of current and upcoming tax rules. This episode is packed with practical insights, real-world considerations, and strategic guidance to help you plan smarter and stay ahead in 2026. 🧠 What We Cover in This Episode: • How cost segregation works and when it makes sense • Cash-flow and tax benefits of accelerated depreciation • An overview of Section 721 exchanges and how they differ from 1031 exchanges • Key planning considerations and common mistakes to avoid • How these strategies fit into a long-term real estate or business tax plan 🎯 Who This Episode Is For: • Real estate investors • Founders and business owners • CFOs and finance leaders • Anyone planning ahead for 2026 tax efficiency 📩 Stay Connected: Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations on tax strategy, capital planning, and building smarter financial systems for growth.

    1 hr

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Welcome to the Shared Economy Talk Podcast, your ultimate guide to navigating the evolving world of the gig and sharing economy! Whether you're a rental host, freelancer, ride-sharer, entrepreneur, or creative professional, we’ve got you covered. Join us as we break down the latest tax regulations, share actionable tips, and explore strategies to help you maximize your earnings and minimize your tax liabilities. Plus, tune in to engaging interviews with industry experts—such as designers, car-sharing specialists, and Airbnb pros—who share their unique insights and success stories. Get ready to learn, grow, and thrive in the shared economy. Don’t miss an episode!