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Tax Savings Aren't Everything: Real Estate Mistakes You're Overlooking 1 Credit 1 Credit

Feb 24, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT

Tax Savings Aren't Everything: Real Estate Mistakes You're Overlooking 1 Credit 1 Credit

  • Rich Arzaga

    | CFP®, CCIM

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    4.5

  • Published on

    February, 2025

  • Subject Area

    Taxes

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Feb 24, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify common mistakes in real estate investing. 
  • Examine the role of due diligence in investment decisions. 
  • Explore the benefits of tax-efficient real estate strategies. 
  • Identify key risk factors in property ownership. 
  • Apply lessons from real-world case studies to investments

Course Overview

Real estate investing can be a lucrative endeavor, but it's not without its pitfalls. Even the most experienced investors make costly mistakes—whether it's relying too heavily on appreciation, making instinct-driven decisions, or neglecting proper resources. This course takes a deep dive into the most common errors that seasoned real estate investors face and shows you how to avoid them. Through real-world examples and a detailed case study, we'll explore how these mistakes can derail a profitable investment strategy and offer concrete solutions for avoiding them. 
As an investor or advisor, making well-informed, strategic decisions is critical to long-term success. This program goes beyond theory to focus on actionable advice that you can apply right away. Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned pro, the lessons learned here can help you navigate the real estate landscape more effectively. 

Major Topics: 

  • Avoiding Overreliance on Appreciation 
  • Making Smarter Investment Decisions 
  • Conducting Effective Due Diligence 
  • Maximizing Tax Benefits Strategically 
  • Opportunity Cost Evaluation

Join us to gain valuable insights on avoiding common mistakes in real estate investing. By the end of this course, you'll be better equipped to guide your clients toward sound, sustainable investment decisions.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02211-24-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02211-24-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-01787) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02211-24-S) 1 CE Approved
Taxation for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02211-24-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02211-24-S) 1 CE Approved
Taxation for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Taxation for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxation for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Taxation for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxation for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02211-24-O) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02211-24-O) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-01787) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02211-24-O) 1 CE Approved
Taxation for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02211-24-O) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02211-24-O) 1 CE Approved
Taxation for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Taxation for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxation for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Taxation for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxation for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Credit

1

Course Level

Intermediate

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Rich Arzaga

Rich Arzaga | CFP®, CCIM

Founder & CEO, The Real Estate Whisperer Financial Planning and Education

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Rich Arzaga is a dedicated advocate for investors who own directly held real estate investments, an asset class often overlooked by financial advisors. With a focus on comprehensive financial planning, Rich also provides valuable guidance on various real estate matters, including real estate cash flow modeling, buy-sell-hold decisions, 1031 exchanges, tax-advantaged strategies, inherited properties, and other challenges investors may face.

As the Founder and CEO of The Real Estate Whisperer Financial Planning and Education, an advice-only firm, Rich brings a wealth of expertise to the table. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), and a Registered Investment Advisor. Finding a dually credentialed professional like Rich, with both CFP® and CCIM designations, is exceptionally rare in the financial planning landscape. His clientele includes real estate investors of varying experience levels, business owners, and affluent families.

Rich's reputation extends beyond his role as a financial advisor. He is an honored instructor and adjunct professor in the UC Berkeley Personal Financial Planning program and the UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Extension. Additionally, he has been featured twice at the esteemed Commonwealth Club of San Francisco and has earned a place among Worth Magazine's Top 250 Wealth Advisors in the Nation. Rich's real estate strategies have been showcased in prominent publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Time, Investor's Business Daily, The Journal of Financial Planning, The Journal of Accountancy, Real Estate Business, REALTOR® Magazine Kiplinger Retirement Newsletter, and other business and finance magazines.

Academically, Rich holds an impressive background. He graduated with distinction from the Personal Financial Planning Program at UC Berkeley, complementing his Bachelor of Arts degree from San Jose State University. Furthermore, he pursued Graduate Studies in Management at Northwestern University J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, solidifying his knowledge and expertise in the field.

Beyond his professional achievements, Rich treasures his enduring relationship with his undergraduate sweetheart, as they have shared a blissful marriage for over three decades. Together, they have raised two daughters and enjoy the companionship of their beloved flat-coated retriever – a “very good dog.”.


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Rich Arzaga is very fine presenter, and I always look forward to his live webinars. The subject matter is taught in a very logical, understandable, well-organized, and usable way. I am grateful that MY CPE ONE continues to attract instructors of this high caliber.

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OUTSTANDING WEBINAR, instructor was outstanding and very knowledgeable. I will watch video again and again. Interesting subject. Eye opening and answers many of my questions about this potential investment area.

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