
"When I read about reverse 1031 exchanges and how they can be used to unlock equity, I immediately reached out to Jake. I’ve done multiple 1031s, but this was next-level strategy."
— Terry Watson, Commercial Investor | Charlotte, NC
This is not theory — this is strategy that works.
Whether you own one property or a growing portfolio, this book was written for:
You don’t need to be a tax expert — this book breaks it all down in simple, clear language with real-life investor stories and checklists you can use immediately.

Jake is a licensed CPA, Enrolled Agent, and founder of Lighthouse Advisors & CFOvantage — a boutique firm providing outsourced CFO and tax strategy for real estate investors nationwide. He’s helped clients uncover over $25 million in missed tax opportunities using proactive planning, deal-level analysis, and entity restructuring.
“I wrote this book because most real estate investors are unknowingly leaking tens of thousands of dollars in taxes every year. I want to fix that — and show you what your CPA isn’t telling you.” - Jake Roggenkamp CPA
"I’ve read dozens of real estate books, but this is the first one that made me say, ‘Wait, why didn’t my CPA tell me this?’ After applying just two strategies from the book, I saved over $30k. I wish I had found this 5 years ago."
-Brian Meyers, Multifamily Investor | Denver, CO
"This book helped me completely restructure how I hold my properties — and the result was an instant $14,000 savings and way better protection. I actually brought it to my CPA, and he was impressed."
— Erica Thompson, Short-Term Rental Owner | Scottsdale, AZ
"I had heard about bonus depreciation and cost seg, but this book broke it down in a way that made total sense. I used it on a duplex purchase and wiped out nearly all of my rental income for tax purposes."
— Luis Ortega, Buy & Hold Investor | Tampa, FL
"I’ve done a few flips and own 3 rentals, but I never realized how much I was leaving on the table. Jake’s book is now required reading for my whole team."
— Michelle Rivers, Realtor + Investor | Nashville, TN
"Before this book, taxes felt like something I just hoped to survive. Now I feel in control. I’ve already adjusted how I’m planning my next two property purchases."
— Anna Li, First-Time Investor | San Diego, CA
"It’s like a masterclass in keeping more of what you earn — simple, tactical, and full of actual examples. I’ve highlighted nearly every page."
— Daniel Kwan, Syndicator | Chicago, IL
This is the blueprint real estate investors wish they had when they started — and now it’s yours.